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Czech studio Atelier Hajn has transformed a derelict 1970s stone hut into a metal-clad countryside getaway named Skylight Hut with a trapezoidal roof and warm, wood-lined interiors. The client really wanted to raise the building a little to incorporate an attic bedroom space," Atelier Hajn founder Martin Hajn told Dezeen.
Local practice Studio Ellsinger has topped a small holiday cabin on Sweden 's west coast with a hat-shaped aluminium roof to "trigger curiosity" and offer protection from its wild surroundings. The clients had bought a very rural and wild plot on the west coast of Sweden, and they wanted a similar approach," he continued.
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The five-bedroom family home is constructed from wood and defined by its origami-like, wood-clad roof, which pays homage to local buildings and agricultural structures in nearby villages. We want the building to feel agricultural, hence the gabled ends, but also nod to the variety of domestic roof pitches found in the local area."
When our client expressed his wish to turn it into a home where he could gather his family for years to come, we agreed that this intervention should primarily respect the distinctive character of the site.
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DHaus has extended a Victorian maisonette in north London "The design not only addressed the clients' desire to bring light deep into the house but also created a sense of openness that's rarely found in lower ground floor spaces," DHaus co-founder Daniel Woolfson told Dezeen. The photography is by James Retief.
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