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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. The Jewel Box in Islington, London by Fraher ArchitectsApril 3rd, 2014 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Fraher Architects Intended for a reputable silversmith and QC the brief called for complete renovation and extension to provide a dining area and garden room. This Grade II listed building is located in the prominent Colebrook row conservation area.  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews
 Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews Conceived as a series of jewelled boxes carefully inserted into the existing fabric, the proposals open up and revitalise what was a series of dark disjointed spaces. Timber and concrete have been combined in a simple palette of materials that wrap around the existing fabric, inviting the user through the space and into the garden. The remaining period architectural features are retained and celebrated whilst the rear addition utilises a double canted wildflower roof to bounce light deep into the floor plate. A hidden garden study provides a place of contemplation overlooking the south facing courtyard garden.  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews Timber: Sustainable Scottish Larch softens the junctions of the insertion and wraps the extension and garden in timber. The timber flows into the house by lining the dining room soffit in lyed birch ply and then forming all the floating joinery. The floorboards to the ground floor are a super wide board Douglas Fir creating a soft finish under foot.  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews Wildflower Roof: The double canted wildflower roof creates a rich bio diverse habitat for local bees and butterflies. The matting is a wildflower and sedum mix which maintains colour to the roof throughout the year. The rainwater collected on the roof is carried down to a 2000 litre storage tank beneath the garden, which feeds an irrigation system that waters the garden and the roof when required.  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews Seamless flooring: From the moment you enter the building, the resin/concrete floor guides you through the living spaces into the garden. The design intends to suck the garden into the building and push the living space out into the private sunken garden.  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews  Image Courtesy © Andy Matthews  Image Courtesy © Fraher Architects  Image Courtesy © Fraher Architects  Image Courtesy © Fraher Architects
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