Green Walls & Gables is a project designed by Matter. An existing bungalow occupied the site when we were first engaged. The young family of 5 living within required more space and a greater connection to the land. The decision was made to work with the existing bungalow, there was a love for this house, choosing to embrace the inherit constraints. Photography by Simon Devitt.
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We removed the existing rooflines and wrapped the home with two new slipped gable forms, simplifying the overall shape and gaining an upper level. The new roofs drape over the home and into the garden. Green walls and screening soften areas, blurring thresholds with the landscaping, creating filtered light and privacy where intended.
Areas of the home beneath the rooflines have been carved away including the entrance, a void above the living room, and a playful window that angles out from the stairway to the street. These openings connect interior & exterior spaces in a playful manner, allowing the occupants to read the fo...