Built from concrete and timber, this bayside suburban home in Dublin was conceived as a refuge from the storm—a cozy shelter where its residents can hunker down in comfort and security.
UCD and Malcolm Reading Consultants have announced Steven Holl Architects as the winner of an international competition to design a new portion of the university’s 330-acre campus.
Project Size: 2,800 square feet Program: The clients, a family with young children, provided the architects with clear guidelines for their house on a protected site on a cliff overlooking the sea on the southern coast of Ireland. They wanted a relaxed and comfortable design that blended in with the craggy site and did not feel “clinically modern” or formal; floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize views; and a flat roof with a terrace. In addition, they stipulated that much of the house be wheelchair accessible to accommodate visits from grandparents. Solution: The one-story L-shaped house, clad in local stone with recessed
Site Size: 7 acres Project Size: 5,000 square feet Program: The client desired a cottage that could be used as either a quiet winter hideaway or a summer holiday home for a large extended family. Located on the Atlantic coastline, the house is exposed to extreme weather and a corrosive environment. The client wanted to take advantage of the views but provide some protection from the rain and wind. Solution: The architects divided the house into four rectilinear volumes organized around a courtyard, which serves as the main entrance. Much like the modest local farmhouses in the area, the 28-inch-thick
