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Kilkenny House [Design Review]
Original Front Elevation (Top)
Proposed Front Elevation (Bottom)
-Window placement redistributed to better accommodate the internal layout. The two windows originally in the utility room have been relocated to the living space and replaced with a single window in the utility.
-Window proportions have been aligned consistently across all elevations.
-Window proportions have been aligned consistently across all elevations.
Original Rear View (Top)
Proposed Rear View (Bottom)
-The offshoot bedroom block cut roof has been replaced with a full pitched roof to provide better consistency in form and a stronger connection to Irish rural vernacular and the site setting.
Original Rear Elevation (Top)
Proposed Rear Elevation (Bottom)
-The material palette has been simplified by removing the third dark render and replacing it with locally sourced stone, as seen on the front elevation, creating greater cohesion and a stronger relationship between the elevations.
-Slider proportions have been adjusted to better align with the window proportions used throughout the house.
-Slider proportions have been adjusted to better align with the window proportions used throughout the house.
Proposed plan
-Internal layout reconfigured to improve functionality, including a revised utility with cloakroom and hidden pantry, a feature staircase with full-height window, and adjusted kitchen, living, and dining proportions to reduce unnecessary space.
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