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designing inspired communities, one space at a time

Urban Coach House with Light Straw Clay insulation
The coach house was originally designed as a place for the family of 4 to live in while renovations were being completed in their main house. Once their house was complete, the coach house would become a rental. The option to convert the space from one to two rental units provided the owner flexibility to adjust with market demands or accommodate family visits without losing income.
We explored the option of using Light Straw Clay (LSC) insulation and you can learn more about that process here. The project requirements changed once the family decided to require a single story for their ageing parents. The building is currently under construction in a completely different configuration; images to come.
DESIGN PROCESS: Design development images to fine tune light

SKYLIGHTS

CLERESTORY WINDOWS
OR

BALCONY

OR
INTERIOR WINDOWSEAT OR DESK
RENDERING OPTION 2 : Board + Batten Facade Material, verfical


FIRST FLOOR PLAN

1 or 2 bedroom apartment
Master Bedroom or
separate rental
SECOND FLOOR PLAN: SPACE CONVERTS TO 2 RENTALS
1ST FLOOR PLAN
2ND FLOOR PLAN
3RD FLOOR PLAN
Rendering of North+West facades

SITE PLAN


BUILDING SECTIONS + EAST ELEVATIONAL STUDY

MODULATING LIGHT: Winter sun penetration informs size of overhang
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