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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. ANDOVER ROAD in Winchester, UK by OB Architecture LtdSeptember 3rd, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: OB Architecture Ltd Winchester studio OB Architecture has renovated a 1930s house in Winchester adding a dramatic glazed living, kitchen and dining space. Together with its extensive rear garden it has been transformed into a modern family home.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner
 Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner The Client’s brief was to extend and remodel the house at ground and first floor to provide a light filled kitchen dining space connected to a vibrant family room that opens out to maximize the potential of the large garden.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner The design seeks to reconcile the individual elements of the house by creating a singular elegant form. At first floor a new bedroom with ensuite is created.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner Other additions include the insertion of oak timber trusses and an oak-sliding wall, which links the kitchen dining space with a day room. The works are complimented by a landscaped garden comprising swimming pool, pergola, timber decking and feature planting.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner The architects specified a simple palette of materials including oak, limestone and off-white painted steelwork to give warmth and intimacy to the spaces. The use of stone and timber is continued externally to mediate between inside and outside.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner The glazed extension uses structural glass supported from L-shaped steel box sections and incorporates large rooflights to bring light deep into the interior.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture Ltd  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture Ltd  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture Ltd  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture Ltd  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture Ltd  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture Ltd
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