New Meets Old #2

Though the renovation was significant, you wouldn’t necessarily know it, as the new materials blend well with the old. The transitions between spaces, such as that from the living room to an enclosed veranda, feel completely natural.

The main area opens onto the back deck for a seamless transition between house and surroundings.

Variously finished in brick and timber, the scheme incorporates three interior levels and two exterior levels, heightening the sense of the landscape extending inside the building and vice versa.

A folding bed and pullout bedside tables make the transition from photography studio to bedroom painless.

The house has the feel of a refined barn: The kitchen flows into the dining area, then into a den. The two PISE “chimneys” serve to demarcate the transitions and visually unite the space.

The outside steps of the Zulaikha–Laurence house in Sydney’s suburb of Balmain Point present an effective transition from the solid rock underfoot to the delicate structure of the house beyond. This approach helps to define the singular space of the residence.

A triangular cutaway in the barn's volume creates a transitional space between indoors and outdoors and fills the interior with natural light.

A concrete slab at the entry transitions to a staircase of recycled tawa.

Windows and doors were enlarged to allow a natural transition to the outside.

Northcote House by Mitsuori Architects / transition between old and new

Glass doors slide open to create seamless transitions between the interior and exterior living areas.

The true beginning. Selling our suburban house and transitioning to a rental while we begin the entire process.

Now, an eight-foot sliding door brings light into the kitchen and enables fluid movement between inside and out. The wider steps can serve as seats during a party, and they make for a graceful transition to the yard.

"The entrance is a stair that goes through the building, taking you to the entrance on the front side," says the firm. "The entrance sequence marks a transition and prepares you for the life on the island."

The pattern was then deployed across the tent in a gradual fade, transitioning from a flat, closed surface to an airy, latticed volume.

A light, reclaimed wood floor transitions to a glossy, patterned marble surface, as the home transitions from the kitchen to the office.

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.

Tile transition

A healthy budget for landscaping allowed Leah to achieve a natural, wild look with plants. “I wanted to look out and see just lush plants growing wild,” she says. The collage of native vegetation was also used to soften the transitions between surface materials and backyard zones.

transitions

Transitional spaces were key in the design.

Tile transition

The concrete tile transitions into the plaster shower for a seamless look.

The expansive terrace creates a smooth transition to the outdoors.

The main pool deck seamlessly transitions into the den.

This trend is made for small homes. "I think this type of floor treatment is most appropriate in areas of transition, [like] entry areas, open baths, or even kitchens," says Zunino. Why? "It's a creative way to delineate space without a hard line." Photo courtesy of Studio M #design #interior #tiletransitioning #floor #bathroom #mydomaine

Graham Hill, a sustainability advocate whose TED talks have delved into the benefits of living small, put his own lessons into practice at his 350-square-foot apartment, which he shares with his partner and two dogs. Quick transitions, like drawing the FilzFelt curtain, convert the living space into a bedroom.

The designers handmade the custom table with meticulous attention to detail. After intentionally matching wood grains to ensure a smooth transition between pieces, the table was fitted into the kitchen island to transition the kitchen into the living area. The dining chairs and lounger are Eames for Herman Miller.

Stairs provide a smooth transition to the lower level.

Large sliding glass doors provide a seamless transition from the indoors to the outdoors.

An area that once led from the original house to the garage is now enclosed and serves as a transitional space between the private and public areas of the house.

The couple are currently transitioning to living and working in the Airstream full time.

Transitioning from the eating bar, a wall of bookshelves carries through the space.

Off of the kitchen, the screened porch helps transition from the indoors to the outdoors, with the artist studio nearby.

The private wings are separated by alternate cladding that transitions using insulated glazing systems.