Nov 18

Carysfort Road, Dublin, Ireland by ODOS Architects

This mid-terrace house in Ireland has been extensively refurbished into a contemporary live/work space

The new structure was conceived as a simple form which connects at ground level with the existing house. The tight site and strict planning constraints defined the form of the new extension from an early stage.

In order to stop the new addition being visible above the roof line of the house, the new extension is partially sunken.

The ground floor rear elevation is completely open to provide a full height glazed connection to the courtyard.

Above this new living space is an office mezzanine with a glazed south-facing wall, providing clerestory lighting to the ground floor (see section JJ).

Black terrazzo flooring has been used throughout, which contrasts with the white walls and ceilings.

Building drawings below

- Ground floor plan
- First floor plan
- Section JJ

Architects ODOS Architects
Location Carysfort Road, Dublin
Type of project Refurbishment and Extension to Existing Cottage
Structural engineers CORA
Project architect David O’Shea and Darrell O’Donoghue
Design team ODOS Architects
Tender date June 2008
Start on site date August 2008
Contract duration 12 months
Gross internal floor area 65m²
Form of contract and/or procurement RIAI Standard Conditions of Engagement
Main contractor OIKOS Builders Ltd.
Selected subcontractors and suppliers
BOFFI - Shower and Kitchen Island Unit
Colm Ryan Terrazzo - Terrazzo sub-contractor
Roca - Sanitary Ware
Grohe - Sanitary Ware
David Chipperfield - Sanitary Ware

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