An Edwardian maisonette, designed for a young couple seeking a more peaceful city lifestyle, was reconfigured to optimize the space and create a seamless connection with the rear garden cloister. Sustainability was a central theme, with features such as wall heating and clay plaster incorporated to add warmth, texture, and tranquility to the interior while reducing energy consumption.
‘I am most drawn to timber and earth. These are elements that reminds me of nature, I believe they give us an instant calming feeling. I believe this is the antidote to stressful city life, they remind us where we come from and keep us grounded.’
Fourteen A.M
Arga Architecture
