Comments on: Campanules by EXAR Architecture

By: Mariam Abdalla

Mariam Abdalla — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:58:00 +0000

I like the glazed walls used in ground floor, because it makes a connection between the inside and the outside that maximizes the view and the light coming inside.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:02:00 +0000

This extension seems like it was designed for a different house. A good idea doesn’t work in every instance. On its own the exterior is great, love the form of the steel and glass. It works really well, although it seems the architect focused so much on that, he paid little attention to the materiality of the interior.

By: Jackal

Jackal — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:27:24 +0000

The new element has a certain charm, particularly when viewed in isolation. The GF kitchen space is well proportioned, and the the plan at this level looks considered, but the rooms over (excluding the bathroom) appear slightly arbitrary – this might just be because I don't understand what they are used for though…

By: mcmlxix

mcmlxix — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:49:12 +0000

The caption should read, “A poetic extension to an otherwise overly twee Belgian house.”

Still, there is room for critique. The grey tile isn’t successful, and in all there are 5 non-complimentary materials in the kitchen…grey tile floor, lots of white, pale yellow wall, amber wood shelving, and whatever the backsplash is. I think replacing the yellow, backsplash, tile floor…and the one vertical plane under the bar with amber wood would have created an integrated duality.

The problem only with this idea is that the floor choice is obviously an extension to the exterior. An all weather “wood” choice would be needed to continue this theme to the garden.

By: up_today_arch

up_today_arch — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:37:37 +0000

Very nice approach to renovation!