Squitchey Lane
A striking remodel of an existing Oxford home
Oxford, 2012
Completed in February 2012, a house in North Oxford was was replaced with an attractive, stylish and extremely spacious family house.
The internal layout was remodelled to maximise daylight in the internal spaces, opening up views between house and garden. The staircase was moved to create a double-height, airy entrance hallway while cantilevered balconies helped reconnect disparate spaces throughout the house. A carefully considered, yet bold, colour scheme gave status and dignity to each room.
The striking bay windows at the front of the house were reconfigured to create more generous reception rooms that are flooded with light. These new bay windows incorporate timber louvres to prevent the
excessive solar gain that caused the original house’s front rooms to drastically overheat in the summer.
Client: Private Domestic
Status: Completed (2012)
Location: Oxford
Design Team: Matthew Clay, Dr Andrea Placidi, Jack Jarrett
Structural Engineer: Hannah-Reed
Contractor: KB Brickwork
Awards: Architects' Journal Small Projects (2013)
Matthew really listened to our requirements and understood what we wanted to achieve... However, the results were beyond our wildest expectations!
Seena and Jasmin