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The guesthouse hovers above the motor court. "The main area was broken up into four zones: the kids wing, the guest suite, the master suite, and the living-dining room and kitchen, which is a transition area, where public meets private," says Hawkins.
The guesthouse hovers above the motor court. "The main area was broken up into four zones: the kids wing, the guest suite, the master suite, and the living-dining room and kitchen, which is a transition area, where public meets private," says Hawkins.
On all three aboveground levels of the house, outdoor spaces feature as prominently as indoor ones. The backyard is lined with tiered concrete boxes for planting vegetables; the modest top floor—which houses the master bedroom—has a deck wrapping three sides; and in the middle, a 770-square-foot green roof extends off the living area. Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
On all three aboveground levels of the house, outdoor spaces feature as prominently as indoor ones. The backyard is lined with tiered concrete boxes for planting vegetables; the modest top floor—which houses the master bedroom—has a deck wrapping three sides; and in the middle, a 770-square-foot green roof extends off the living area. Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
Robertson restored the existing rooms in the front of the original house, and redesigned the back of the home to have a much more modern, indoor/outdoor living experience.
Robertson restored the existing rooms in the front of the original house, and redesigned the back of the home to have a much more modern, indoor/outdoor living experience.
The new rear addition overlooks an exterior courtyard.
The new rear addition overlooks an exterior courtyard.
The addition was created with custom concrete that matches the surrounding buildings, as well as the tones of the London stock brick.
The addition was created with custom concrete that matches the surrounding buildings, as well as the tones of the London stock brick.
Front Elevation
Front Elevation
Rear Elevation
Rear Elevation
PARLOR FLOOR - LIVING ROOM (DOORS CLOSED) Photo © Ashok Sinha
PARLOR FLOOR - LIVING ROOM (DOORS CLOSED) Photo © Ashok Sinha
The loft had no overhead illumination when the Benoits moved in, so they added a George Nelson Bubble lamp, mezzanine uplighting, and an Ikea pendant.
The loft had no overhead illumination when the Benoits moved in, so they added a George Nelson Bubble lamp, mezzanine uplighting, and an Ikea pendant.
The Copper House sits positioned between Brixton Road and Clapham Road. Offering a convenient commute to Central London, the residence is also closely linked to an array of amenities, such as nearby restaurants, shops, gyms, and cafes.
The Copper House sits positioned between Brixton Road and Clapham Road. Offering a convenient commute to Central London, the residence is also closely linked to an array of amenities, such as nearby restaurants, shops, gyms, and cafes.