complement the surrounding forms and while the neighbouring buildings are ornamental with period details , the Tree House is elegantly restrained .
Using primarily three exterior materials : grey brick , black timber and anthracite metalwork , the palette is simple when the rough brick contrasts with sharp black details . The simplicity and rawness is carried through to the internal fit out where brick walls , bespoke ash joinery , terrazzo tiles and delicate metal balustrades contribute to a comprehensive and confident vision . Visitors to the house , entering the home along the secluded western boundary , step inside a lobby leads to a rich split-level arrangement of rooms . Living spaces flow from the front to the rear of the site with the kitchen and living room on the upper most storey optimising natural daylight . Two bedrooms and bathrooms are located within the semisunken floors which lead out to a planted garden , finished in black cobble setts .
The exterior of the Tree House focuses on purity and sharp contrasts between rough brick and crisp black elements . On the inside too , the focus is minimal and streamlined with just a few materials for maximum clarity . Rough brick walls are combined with bespoke ash joinery , terrazzo tiles and finely crafted metal balustrades . The décor is characterised by straight lines , with a strong focus on the essentials . With such a designled attention to detail , the Gira Esprit Linoleum-Plywood Design Line of switches is the perfect blend of form and function for this modern home which is confidently understated – or in other words , very British .
Jacob Muijnck , Director , Gira UK says , “ We are very pleased that we can offer a wealth of switches and socket outlets for the modern home which will help interior designers and architects alike focus on an element which has previously been overlooked . Our iconic Design Lines are constantly evolving so that you can now find lighting design solutions in innovative colourways , wood-framed fittings , linoleum , stainless steel , aluminium , chrome and even glass . With rising demand for renewable natural resources in every part of a building ’ s structure , our Gira Esprit Linoleum-Plywood range unites two natural materials which have always been popular with architects and designers , as well as proving robust and versatile . As more and more homeowners are appreciating the importance of these kinds of details to enhance the look and feel of an interior , as well as improving functionality and user convenience as shown in The Tree House . An added benefit of choosing Gira Design Lines is that the property owner has the ability to upgrade to a smart home system , which can be integrated in the Gira Design Lines . This ensures that their house can be adapted to suit inevitable lifestyle changes and varying needs .”
This stand-out minimalist suburban home has eye-catching designer sockets and switches which complement its aesthetic and enhance utility . Gira offers the following intelligent solutions :
Gira Esprit Linoleum-Plywood – this
attractive socket and switch series works in tandem with the Gira System 55 , which offers up to 300 different functions , so that every aspect of the home can be easily managed with controls that enhance modern interiors , where clean lines and natural materials are preferred . Made with birch plywood from sustainably managed forests in Finland and is PEFC-certified Frames in four attractive colours , Anthracite , Dark Grey , Dark Brown and Light Brown offer scope for a wide range of interior design combinations .
Immerse yourself in this stunning London home by watching the project video , exclusively created for Gira by Ben Tynegate :
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The exterior of the Tree House focuses on purity and sharp contrasts between rough brick and crisp black elements .
Architecture : Fletcher Crane Architects | 3-4 Home Park Parade | Hampton Wick | Kingston Upon Thames | Surrey KT1 4BY | 0208 977 4693 | email info @ fletchercranearchitects . com
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