This project provides a compact contemporary mews house for a couple who are looking to downsize into a functional and energy efficient home. The new house is situated in their original long back garden, down a quiet cul-de-sac serving 6 other dwellings. It relates to its suburban context in scale, form and material but is contemporary in detail. Materials are kept simple with contrasting white sand cement & wet dash renders, to provide variance across the façade, and dark roof tiles to blend into existing roofs in the vicinity. The stairs has a continuous curved stained oak handrail which leads to the landing and office space which is flooded with light from a large rooflight above. Light is drawn down into the ground floor living space through a void to create a sense of openness and generosity within the compact plan.

Look out for Open House Volunteers outside 68 Castle Ave, Clontarf. This tour is pre-book only.

Wheelchair accessible