The interior of a small house embodiesFunctionality and comfort The extended living area of this one-story suburban home in Sydney, built in the distant 60s, is completely covered by a latticed wooden screen. It forms a protective surface that shields the interior from direct sunlight and the views of passers-by.
The screen reliably protects the interior spacefrom the sun and prying eyes Local firm Bijl Architecture has remodeled a private property in the Australian city of Belrose, transforming the previously cramped interiors into a series of light-filled spaces. The designers have eliminated the veranda at the front of the house in favor of a larger living area, which is protected from prying eyes and direct sunlight by vertical wooden slats. The name of the project, Escu, translates from Old French as “shield.”
Designers increased the living room area by refusing to build a terrace
Escu means "shield" "Encompassing the entire room,“A screen at the front of the building allows residents to view the southern lights and also open the windows wide while maintaining privacy,” explain the designers at Bijl Architecture.
The screen leaves the opportunity to observe the southernaurora borealis The wooden screen adds a natural look to the house, built of light brick and perfectly visible from the street. The screen also functions as a full-fledged balustrade when the sliding glass doors separating the living room are open.
The wooden screen brings naturalness toexterior of a brick house “The interior is a free and bright space,” the architects add. “The living room windows overlook a screen whose wooden slats harmonize with the outdoor vegetation, creating a sense of connection with nature.”
From the rooms you can see a screen that organically echoes the landscape. The sun's rays, breaking through the wooden frame, are reflected from the white walls, making the room seem light and spacious.
Thanks to the excellent lighting and white wallsThe room looks more spacious The opposite wall is painted emerald, creating a contrasting background for the furniture and decorative items, including a chandelier by New Zealand designer David Trubridge, a small wooden accent above the dining table.
The emerald color of the wall contrasts with the colorfurniture A wooden lattice screen, similar in design to the one outside, has been installed in the hallway. It separates the new kitchen and dining area, located at the back of the house. The screen is an integral part of the wooden structure, which includes a seating area and a desk.
The continuation of the screen is woodenconstruction The simple combination of wooden structures and white walls, combined with storage systems and built-in furniture, creates a feeling of openness and unity of space.
The combination of wood and white walls creates a feelingunified space Mosaic on the kitchen backsplash, as well as hooks on the wall above the seating area, are some of the few subtle color accents; otherwise, the room is decorated in subdued tones.
The interior is kept in calm tones and dilutedseveral color accents Folding doors on the far wall open onto the patio and gazebo, allowing residents to spend more time outdoors.
Folding doors lead to a patio
If you have a gazebo, you can spend time more oftenOutside A skylight above the kitchen island adds natural light to the space, while a mirrored surface above the work area reflects the garden.
The skylight provides natural lightkitchen work area lighting Bijl Architecture is led by architect Melonie Bijl-Smith, whose previous projects include a city-friendly home with a Dutch-style asymmetrical roof.
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