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When Inhouse Brand Architects was
teen hang out, they didn
hat can only be described as the ultimate “man cave”, Inhouse
Fresnaye residence into an industrial-inspired dream pad for
into account the youngster’s various interests such as skating
create a trendy, multifunctional space. The project was steere
Jenine Bruce, who chose a modern industrial aesthetic for th
Polished concrete flooring encompasses the entire room and
More notably, a fully functional concrete skate bowl plays a m
structure was no easy feat. Initially, the bowl was supposed t
however, after realizing that the structure would be too unsta
framework, Inhouse had to come up with an alternative solution.
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During a six-week process, a revised plan was implemented. An entire floor level was
fins were crafted in the newfound space to create the frame; flexible plywood and pol
incorporated to shape the backing; sand and rubble were used to fill the level that wa
out; and finally, cement was poured into the structure to solidify the bowl shape.
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