Laburnum

Boldly Reimagined Rebuild

A 1960s estate house on a wide Dublin site with a fabulous rear garden offered great potential. Garages on either side were incorporated into the home, and our challenge was to unify everything into a coherent, bright family house that maximized site and orientation.

The original structure was largely demolished and rebuilt for improved layout and performance. The footprint was extended to create spacious open-plan living areas.

The front elevation was simplified to offer a more timeless, architecturally sympathetic presence on the street. New asymmetric bay windows with south-west facing glass-to-glass corners act as light boxes, bouncing light deep into the interior.

To the rear, a tall new elevation reconnects the home with its garden. A large bay window anchors the family dining table, bringing garden views into daily life.

Upstairs, the master bedroom features a tall dormer that forms a dramatic, light-filled space with long views over the ever-changing Dublin sky.

Unified Impressions

The architecturally timeless front elevation captivates with a unified facade, skillfully marrying brick and plaster finishes. Each element references the original materiality and architecture, crafting a harmonious and enduring expression for the street. Before

Welcoming Shelter

A new recessed entrance porch, offers protection from the Dublin climate before stepping into the house.

Sunset Splendour

Modern corner windows grace the front elevation, capturing the late-evening sunshine to infuse the internal spaces, including a playroom and sitting room, with a warm and vibrant glow.

Brick plinth

The brick plinth detail introduces a sense of height to the expansive front elevation through the strategic vertical alignment of bricks. An array of textures, carefully curated, enhances the visual interest with a touch of architectural sophistication.

Inviting Entrance

The perfect blend of modernity and warmth at the entrance of this house, with a glimpse into the new hall door and covered entrance porch, ushering you into a spacious entrance hall and inviting family living spaces beyond.

Garden Vistas

The modern rear elevation, characterized by expansive views and garden access, showcases sleek white plaster and an architectural asymmetry, with standout features like a giant bay window and supertall dormer. Before

Shifting Perspectives

The garden elevation's captivating play of shadows as the rear facade steps in and out, creating a dynamic interplay that transforms with the sun's journey across the sky.

Sculpted Shadows

Deep plastered splays sculpt architectural depth, casting nuanced shadows that not only enhance visual appeal but also serve as natural shading to prevent interior overheating.

Light-Filled Living

A large rooflight over the new extension, casts a harmonious wash of sunlight against the wall, ensuring a bright and welcoming atmosphere year-round.

Ceiling cascades

The stepped ceiling introduces visual layers to the expansive open plan, defining separate areas. The dining space, beneath the high ceiling and bathed in light from the full-height bay window, radiates a welcoming ambiance.

Full height glazing

Large areas of full-height glazing provide an abundance of natural sunlight to the kitchen space.

Tranquil Simplicity

Limited colours and materials converge to craft a tranquil space, offering a calming ambiance ideal for a bustling family. The house was re-built and renovated to provide a high Building Energy Rating

Streamlined Efficiency

Streamlined efficiency in a kitchen defined by a plaster bulkhead surrounding the units, creating a modern built-in haven with extensive workspace. Units snugly integrated into the wall establish a sleek aesthetic.

Inviting Entryway

The newly refurbished entrance hall is bright and inviting as it seamlessly transitions to open plan kitchen living dining spaces.

Elevated Elegance

A detailed view of the stepped ceiling in the new extension, rising to meet a full-height glazed screen, harnessing the brilliance of Southern light and views of the Dublin sky beyond.

Heightened Tranquility

In the Master Bedroom a tall dormer window, of impressive height instills a sense of grandeur while bathing the space in light and garden views