EDITOR ' S CHOICE
THISS STUDIO
The addition of a servery window on the existing rear elevation allows for the seamless transition of food and drink between the kitchen and outdoors . THISS collaborated closely with Jack and Domino on the kitchen choices in particular , resulting in Italian terrazzo worktops and splashbacks sourced by the studio and procured personally by Jack , and cabinetry painted in peach and teal to echo Domino ’ s style . Finishes , electrics and heating throughout the ground floor were also all updated .
As the existing ground level was located higher than the ground floor plane , the garden has remained raised at the rear and was redesigned by Jack and his mother , an experienced landscape gardener . Slate tiles create a sunken patio under the servery window with steps that lead up to granite cobblestone paths that encircle a central lawn and raised beds of perennial shrubs and ornamental grasses .
THISS Studio has prioritized natural , renewable , or recyclable materials throughout the project . In collaboration with Foster Structures , the studio designed a piled foundation as a more lightweight approach , reducing concrete consumption . A FSC-certified sapele wood was selected to support longevity while the choice of aluminum for the canopy surface stems from its sustainability credentials , offering infinite recyclability . Additionally , it was designed as three large jigsaw pieces , and its flat sheet surface covers a substantial area with minimal fixtures , fittings , joints and seams . An existing plum tree was protected and retained as the heart of the garden , carefully wrapped and watered throughout construction .
Sunny Side Up embodies THISS Studio ’ s commitment to responding to each client ’ s vision whilst challenging the conventions of buildings , spaces and materials through an innovative approach to craft . The project combines sustainable design with careful detailing and contemporary construction methods to create a unique space that personifies the essence of the clients .
Architects : THISS Studio - www . thiss . studio Area : 48 m ² Photographs : Jae W V Kim Manufacturers : Euval , Foscarini , K and D Joinery , Little Greene , Sapele Hardwood Structural Engineering : Foster structures Main Contractor : Fiona , Sail & Sons Constructivists
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