"We are not changing the footprint," said Richard Zinzan of ARCH Angel Architects, who worked on the project, reconfiguring the layout, adding bi-fold glass doors generous and enlarge the page. 'The kitchen is always where it is, but the living space is much smaller and a bit grotty. "While in the basement, on the ground floor," There is a garage humungous, "he explains." You can fit four or five cars there. It's right behind the property with no natural light or ventilation. "Thanks for the renovation of the first floor of this, there is now a window into a room on the ground floor. It has made it possible to house, among other things, a study and a room for laundry - well in advance on the first floor, which, rather than narrow, now feels airy and spacious
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Room Overview
who lives here some professionals
Size About 8m x 6m at its widest point; part of townhouse three floors built in 1980
Location Central Brighton, East Sussex
Architects Richard Zinzan of ARCH Angel Architect
who lives here some professionals
Size About 8m x 6m at its widest point; part of townhouse three floors built in 1980
Location Central Brighton, East Sussex
Architects Richard Zinzan of ARCH Angel Architect
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Richard Zinzan redesigned this floor to make a bigger and space more friendly. "Where the dinner table now has no bathroom," said Zinzan. "So it was a large piece sitting in the room, use of space." He kept the bathroom on this floor, but moved to the front, where a little research has been. This helps to open up space in the back for a great, flowing with a spacious dining area.
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"previously, there was an extension of a cute built on the corner, which do very little and ate on the porch," said Zinzan. It was lopsided as window and gives access to the outside, but added there is no living space that is useful in. "We removed" he said. 'the outdoor space is at a premium in Brighton, so we want to make the most of this terrace. "
Discover how the inspiration to make the most of a small garden or patio pocket
Discover how the inspiration to make the most of a small garden or patio pocket
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porch sits above one of the bedrooms on the ground floor. "It's built on the existing structure, which we did not want to intrude," said Zinzan. "That's why there are steps to it, rather than a seamless connection."
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When Zinzan the ground floor, he creates space for a utility room. "We kept a garage in front and then placed the utility behind it," he said. It has a small kitchen making free laundry kit and equipment. "So now, when the owners relaxed at this level, they do not have to listen to the spin washing machine! 'Zinzan added.
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'this project is all about getting more light and space, "said Zinzan. bifold glass doors on two exterior openings create sharp silhouettes and let in lots of light.
Ultraline door, Greenways Contemporary.
Ultraline door, Greenways Contemporary.
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'When folding doors fully open they provide uninterrupted access to the terrace, "said Zinzan." It becomes external space. '
Outside, the roof slopes down from behind the rear wall of the kitchen on the ground floor. Zinzan rooflights fitted to the roof to allow light and air to the ground floor, so that what had been a dark garage space could be converted into a bedroom.
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Outside, the roof slopes down from behind the rear wall of the kitchen on the ground floor. Zinzan rooflights fitted to the roof to allow light and air to the ground floor, so that what had been a dark garage space could be converted into a bedroom.
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Opening the door to make the living space feel as though it had been squared off, making it appear much larger and brighter. Mirror splashback helps to rise even more light and reflect about outer space.
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a large wall unit holds a fridge-freezer, pull-out larder, general storage and oven, while the L-shaped run unit provides worktop space, space for electric cooker, which is set flush into it, and a small breakfast bar. The owner chose a sleek white kitchen with glazed doors to increase the light level; it comes from local suppliers. stone worktop dissolved.
Magis Bombo bar stools, atom.
Magis Bombo bar stools, atom.
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A living room couch zone and allows owners to relax with their backs to the kitchen, so the dirty dishes outside view. An extractor fan neatly sits flush to the ceiling above the stove, so the view through this space is not compromised.
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Soft gray paint bonds well with dark slate patio and folding doors and prevent space is now flooded with light from feeling sterile. Floor warm-toned oak engineered.
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