House Extension

Dublin 3, IE

This proposal for a new family gathering space, to replace an existing extension, is conceived as a walled garden.

A new perimeter wall contains the existing maturing garden; an internal space is formed between this wall and a new south-facing glazed screen. The finish to the wall is consistent between interior and exterior spaces, reinforcing it as the primary defining element of the new works, blurring the distinction between inside and out.

A new roof extends beyond the dining room to cover bike storage and a potting bench. Rainwater is harvested to irrigate the maturing garden.