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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. ‘Ventura’ Evening Hill, Poole in England by David James Architects & Associates LtdMarch 13th, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: David James Architects & Associates Ltd Poole harbour in Southern England is the second largest natural harbour in the world, with residences benefiting from views of this specular waterway being particularly sought after. The site faces southwest on a steep slope with views from the first and second floors.  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd
 Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd Large expanses of glass make full advantage of these views, whilst a flowing relationship with the ground floor garden is maintained. There is ample living space, four generous ensuite bedrooms, an integral double garage, home cinema and a separate study. The pinnacle is the sunroom on the third floor with 180-degree views and a flowing indoor-outdoor terrace.  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd This house has a remarkable street presence enhanced by its siting on the slope, the use of a diversity of textured materials and curved forms. The house grows out of the site with two vertical design features; a cylindrical rendered form juxtaposed against a vertical stonewall. Set against the verticality of these two forms the house expands horizontally with strong grey aluminum lines defining the ground and first floor accommodation.  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd Ventura has a number of bold features. The entrance is set with a vertical stonewall that sits parallel to a curved sculptured internal stairwell. This staircase forms a dynamic sculptured form on the axis of the house with a triple height sculptured curved shape, reminiscent of a seashell. The external arrival feature of a natural stonewall is carried into the formal living room with a seamless transition from outside to inside through a floor to ceiling glazed wall. The formal living room feels as if it sits within the garden and also has curved sliding doors facilitating 180-degree views.  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd House Ventura sold in record time exceeding previous sales values in the area. The design has truly capitalised on the best features of the site and provides an exceptional living experience.  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd  Image Courtesy © David James Architects & Associates Ltd
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