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Bachelor Pad in Dublin Mountains, Ireland by Box Urban Design Architecture

Friday, March 18th, 2016

Article source: Box Urban Design Architecture

Existing Irish apartments frequently fail to meet the needs of their occupants and are viewed as an inadequate or undesirable housing option. The reconfiguration of existing apartments has the potential to contribute to and improve the existing urban high-density housing stock if exemplary precedents can be established. This project embodies how a typical city-centre apartment can be reconfigured to meet the specific needs of the occupant and provide a desirable living-environment of architectural, sustainable and social quality.

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Architects: Box Urban Design Architecture
Project: Bachelor Pad
Location: Dublin Mountains, Ireland

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SLIDING DOORS in Dublin Mountains, Ireland by Box Urban Design Architecture

Thursday, March 17th, 2016

Article source: Box Urban Design Architecture

This family home dating from the 1960’s was re-designed to improve its environmental performance and to meet the changing needs of the occupants since their grown-up children recently moved out. The semi-detached house is located in an established medium-density residential neighbourhood in South Dublin.

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Architects: Box Urban Design Architecture
Project: SLIDING DOORS
Location: Dublin Mountains, Ireland

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Folding Farm House in Dublin Mountains, Ireland by Box Urban Design Architecture

Wednesday, March 16th, 2016

Article source: Box Urban Design Architecture

This replacement dwelling is set into a north facing hill side with panoramic views of Dublin city. The site is bounded on the south by a wooded landscape. The house is constructed using a prefabricated timber-framepanel systemincorporating full-height glazing affording views to the north, while light penetration from the south is manipulated through roof lights and strategic openings.