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The suburban backyard garage in Hertfordshire, England, that architect Olli Andrew of Hyper converted into a work studio is wrapped in charred larch wood pieces that give the impression of scales and foster biodiversity, providing a place for insects to nestle.
The suburban backyard garage in Hertfordshire, England, that architect Olli Andrew of Hyper converted into a work studio is wrapped in charred larch wood pieces that give the impression of scales and foster biodiversity, providing a place for insects to nestle.
The kitchen underwent the most dramatic change, being relocated to the back of the house adjacent to the living room. White Oak floors and casework and new Kolbe windows warm up the space. The pendant light is from Design Within Reach, and the bar stools are custom from Sean Woolsey.
The kitchen underwent the most dramatic change, being relocated to the back of the house adjacent to the living room. White Oak floors and casework and new Kolbe windows warm up the space. The pendant light is from Design Within Reach, and the bar stools are custom from Sean Woolsey.
Natalie and Lauren opted for high-quality finishes to ensure the kitchen would stand up to many years of use.
Natalie and Lauren opted for high-quality finishes to ensure the kitchen would stand up to many years of use.
Cement plaster was used on the base of the exterior, with double-paned windows throughout.
Cement plaster was used on the base of the exterior, with double-paned windows throughout.
The mid-section of the siding was done in a shou-sugi ban method. Custom brass was used for the awning, alongside a standing-seam metal roof.
The mid-section of the siding was done in a shou-sugi ban method. Custom brass was used for the awning, alongside a standing-seam metal roof.
Glass folding doors from Panoramic Doors reach nine-and-a-half feet high to open the kitchen to the courtyard. “It's such a unique feature, especially in Brooklyn,” says Slocum. “You rarely ever see that type of thing.”
Glass folding doors from Panoramic Doors reach nine-and-a-half feet high to open the kitchen to the courtyard. “It's such a unique feature, especially in Brooklyn,” says Slocum. “You rarely ever see that type of thing.”
Though the living room only has large windows on one side, an upper window at left helps create what the clients call double sunrises and sunsets, by creating reflections on the larger windows at right.
Though the living room only has large windows on one side, an upper window at left helps create what the clients call double sunrises and sunsets, by creating reflections on the larger windows at right.
The courtyard is enjoyed from multiple vantage points, including the main living spaces and an office on the main floor, as well as a second-floor hallway and bedrooms.
The courtyard is enjoyed from multiple vantage points, including the main living spaces and an office on the main floor, as well as a second-floor hallway and bedrooms.
The gallery includes a built-in bookcase painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hay, which complements the white oak flooring. A sculptural light, chosen in white to match the ceiling and walls, adds visual interests.
The gallery includes a built-in bookcase painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hay, which complements the white oak flooring. A sculptural light, chosen in white to match the ceiling and walls, adds visual interests.
The use of Nakamoto Forestry’s shou sugi ban siding over brick is a nod to the home’s original facade, while evoking the materiality of Japanese architecture.
The use of Nakamoto Forestry’s shou sugi ban siding over brick is a nod to the home’s original facade, while evoking the materiality of Japanese architecture.
Beyond the striking facade, the interior stair was preserved in place. The original radiused walls and curved brass stair railing were period elements the homeowners were eager to keep intact during the renovation.
Beyond the striking facade, the interior stair was preserved in place. The original radiused walls and curved brass stair railing were period elements the homeowners were eager to keep intact during the renovation.
Yakisugi—commonly known as shou sugi ban in the West—graces the home’s exterior. “We focused our efforts on creating direct and elemental relationships between the materials,” says SHED design principal Prentis Hale. “Yakisugi shou sugi ban siding in contrast with white bricks, shou sugi ban in relation to concrete, shou sugi ban and black steel.”
Yakisugi—commonly known as shou sugi ban in the West—graces the home’s exterior. “We focused our efforts on creating direct and elemental relationships between the materials,” says SHED design principal Prentis Hale. “Yakisugi shou sugi ban siding in contrast with white bricks, shou sugi ban in relation to concrete, shou sugi ban and black steel.”
The home’s smaller cabin—the “boathouse” seen at right—is a flex space with office/bedroom, kitchenette, wine cellar, watercraft storage, and outdoor shower. The structure borrows its form from the idea of an upturned boat, and a descending “canyon walkway” connects the cabin with the main house.
The home’s smaller cabin—the “boathouse” seen at right—is a flex space with office/bedroom, kitchenette, wine cellar, watercraft storage, and outdoor shower. The structure borrows its form from the idea of an upturned boat, and a descending “canyon walkway” connects the cabin with the main house.
“As seasons change we experience the main house and cabin differently,” says Jeremy. “A simple walk to the fire pit or hot tub or wine cave seems to offer up new perspectives.”
“As seasons change we experience the main house and cabin differently,” says Jeremy. “A simple walk to the fire pit or hot tub or wine cave seems to offer up new perspectives.”
Completed after two years of construction, the home and its lakeside Japanese garden sit in harmony with the scenic Washington surroundings. “We wanted our landscape to reflect the canyons and boulder fields and pine meadows often found in the nearby mountain ranges,” says Jeremy.
Completed after two years of construction, the home and its lakeside Japanese garden sit in harmony with the scenic Washington surroundings. “We wanted our landscape to reflect the canyons and boulder fields and pine meadows often found in the nearby mountain ranges,” says Jeremy.