Castle Close is a project designed by Anthro Architecture in 2017 and is located in Dublin, Ireland. Photography by Ste Murray.

Villa 9010 is a new, two-storey, energy-efficient home for a young family in the seaside village of Dalkey, South County Dublin.
Constructed in the side garden of the Client?s redbrick childhood home, at the entrance to a typical suburban cul de-sac, the site was previously occupied by the family?s garage and boat shed. Defined by the imposing 19th century castellated gates to the neighboring school, the design carefully carves a space for a new residential dwelling, nestling itself respectfully beside its prominent neighbor while also drawing on the wider context of the bright seaside villas in the surrounding area. Design
The Client?s were drawn to the sense of optimism and escape that comes with a seaside villa and sought to create a light-filled energy efficient home suitable for a young family that was in-line with their modest budget.
On approaching the building, a tall south-facing glazed atrium draws you into a grand double-height library space with a pitched oculus opening up views to the sky above.
The cantilevered oak staircase is the focal point of this central space and is conceived as a play of light and shadows, offering glimpses through the open risers to the sunken living area and rear garden beyond.
To the left of this entrance, is a light-filled kitchen and dining space that opens on...