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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. Cascade House in Hampstead, London by PATALAB ArchitectureJanuary 31st, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: PATALAB Architecture Transformed into a vessel of natural light. Situated in the heart of Hampstead Village, our proposal for this once rambling 18th century listed building was developed with local conservation authorities to respect the picturesque setting of the High Street and Perrin’s Court. As a result the external appearance harmonises with the historic setting, whereas the interior by contrast enabled us to design a series of bright and contemporary spaces enhanced with bespoke joinery and panelling.  Image Courtesy © Lyndon Douglas
 Image Courtesy © Lyndon Douglas Characterised by small and dark rooms, the original entrance led visitors through a warren of windowless stairs and corridors before arriving at the second floor living space. One of the key interventions of the project was the alteration of the circulation, relocating the staircase within a new triple height space which now runs for a large part of the building’s depth and reorganises the house around a central focus, driving light deep inside. The continuous fall of the black stained staircase within this dramatically tall space has given the dwelling its new name, Cascade House.  Image Courtesy © Lyndon Douglas  Image Courtesy © Lyndon Douglas The staircase is flooded with natural light through large skylights and has a deep-grain textured internal façade of timber panels, imbuing tactile and theatrical qualities to the entrance volume that turn the journey through the dwelling into a welcome experience. These timber panels clad the entire three storey wall and fuse with the architectural elements; framing the internal window, concealing a hidden door, recessing accent lighting and appearing flush with exposed linear lights.  Image Courtesy © Lyndon Douglas  Image Courtesy © Lyndon Douglas We developed a series of test panels specifically designed and manufactured for this project using different timbers, stains and levels of sandblasting. It is this sandblasting that emphasises the texture and, when positioned beneath the two large rooflights, reflects and absorbs light in a way that highlights the natural grain and gently shifts as you walk by.  Image Courtesy © Lyndon Douglas  Image Courtesy © Lyndon Douglas The high level of finish achieved throughout the project was possible due to the clients’ close involvement and their commitment to craftsmanship and bespoke design. A series of bespoke panelling and joinery items serve as a continuation of the design, weaving their way through and linking the extension with the existing building.  Image Courtesy © Lyndon Douglas  Image Courtesy © PATALAB Architecture  Image Courtesy © PATALAB Architecture
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