AWARD

McGinlay Bell

Graham House

The project is a new box extension with subtle internal refurbishment and alterations to an existing traditional 1930’s style detached bungalow situated in Glasgow’s Southside suburbs.

Conceptually the project embraces ideas and interplay of tailored linking interiors while, as a new piece of architecture, represents itself outside as a crafted brick structure visually offering a ‘pavilion-esque’ amenity to the south-facing garden.

A play on light is the backdrop and underlaying narrative to the project both in terms of natural and artificial aids. Whether rooflight, window, diffused or screened the careful placements offers dramatic uplifting animation to the depths of each new and refurbished spaces.

The new bathing and dressing spaces presents these ideas to its fullest by experimental use of a white brick honeycomb façade establishing a richness of incoming refracted and diffuse light whilst, outwards, providing a controlled sense of room privacy to the user. At heart, the new room offers a new place of comfort within the home and an enhanced connection to the garden whether sitting outside or relaxing in the bath.

Commendations

Ann Nisbet Studio | Albert Drive

Shortlisted

O'Donnell Brown | Community Classroom