LOUG DERG

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LOUG DERG

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Type

Residential › Private House

YEAR

2007

SIZE

10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft

BUDGET

$0 - 10K

The existing circa 1940’s cottage situated on
an exposed site in Co. Tipperary was in dilapidated condition and was used
primarily only at weekends by the client. The intention was to refurbish and
extend this cottage to become a functional living environment so the client
could greatly increase the quantity and quality of time spent here. The
proposal involved the demolition of the existing rear extension and the
addition of three new elements, a living block, glazed link and shed.

The new living block is a simple linear form,
located and orientated to tuck behind the existing cottage while affording a
view of the loch and flood plain to the North. The new living block
accommodates an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area, while the sleeping
accommodation is housed within the original cottage. Large glazed joinery
elements and an extensive wall-to-wall rooflight allow penetration and movement
of natural light within the living block while light is drawn into the original
cottage via folding glazed doors and rooflights. The existing windows to the
front of the cottage were retained and preserved.

A lightweight steel structure and planar
glazing system links the new and original domestic elements, creating a delicate
but dynamic connection. A more agricultural building, sited to the East of the
cottage serves as a stable, utility and garage. Modern forms and materials
combine with vernacular forms and characteristic materials, appropriate to the
agricultural surroundings of the site. The internal polished concrete floors
abut concrete lintels laid as an external paving material. The lintels were sourced
for a local manufacturer and new copper rainwater goods were sourced to match
the original. High quality hardwood joinery is used for both the new domestic
and agricultural buildings and the shed is detailed to create a refined modern
interpretation of an agricultural vernacular.

The glazed link functions as a transitional
buffer space between the new and old buildings and the placement of the new
elements forms a courtyard sheltered by the built forms it sits between. The
triple-slider allows the new living space to open fully to the courtyard and the
concrete lintel paving reinforces the sense of connection between inside and
outside. The large picture window at the end of the living space provides
uninterrupted views to the field behind while the tall narrow window at the
opposite end provides a snippet view past the corner of the original cottage to
the front and the flood plains beyond.

A wall of walnut veneered built–infurniture
runs the full length of the new living block beneath a rooflight, incorporating
the stove, desk and kitchen in one unified element and focusing the occupant’s
gaze towards the views to either end. The unit doors conceal a desk with a
horizontal slit window that provides a view to the side garden when seated. The
master bedroom in the original cottage has wall to wall folding glazed doors
that allow access and views through the glazed link. A bespoke furniture piece, also inveneered
walnut, doubles as a bookshelf and bed-head that shields the bed from view.

A number of sustainable technologies were
incorporated to improve the efficiency of the building. The fabric of the
original cottage was preserved as much as possible and all the external walls
were dry-lined throughout. A wood pellet boiler and wood pellet stove meet the
space heating requirements and solar panels mounted on the southwest face of
the pitched roof assist water heating. High quality hardwood joinery is used
for both the new domestic and agricultural buildings and high performance glazing
contributes to the efficiency of the building. The project now protects the
occupant from the harsh external weather conditions while providing views and a
sense of connection to the surrounding landscape.

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