Houzz Tour: a newly built house overlooking Bristol - With a property in such a prime location - on top of a hill overlooking the city center of Bristol - architect Tom Russell knew that worth taking the time to work out the best way to develop the site. He and his family of four lived in the property, a house in 1870 for 18 months, then decide to demolish and build a new one, or trying to renovate it. "We wanted to gradually feel our way and discover the lie of the land, he said. "It is an extraordinary site with spectacular views and we wanted to do things." Tom decided to retain most of the old cottage, just demolish an extension, and build a new house adjacent to the property. The house itself is still awaiting renovation.
One of the main challenges of building was to negotiate access. "Because it's in an urban area and behind high walls, there was no vehicle access and we ended up having to take down a portion of the boundary wall, 'said Tom. the negotiation of planning was also difficult, as Tom wanted to be careful not to restrict the views of all the neighboring properties.
"The key ambitions of the project were to make the most of the site, views and orientation, and create something that was energy efficient," says the architect. Each bedroom and living space was designed to look at the view, while all functional areas are on the north side of the building.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here architect Tom Russell and his family
Location Bristol
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Architect Tom Russell Architects Emmett Russell
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the front door opens onto a small hallway leading to a cloakroom, utility room, stairs to the bedrooms and access to this zone main house.
Tom and his family wanted to create an open plan living area that would be at the heart of the action. "Having a room where everybody kitchen and eat something many families are trying these days, he said. This is a space where the whole family can relax, cook, eat and watch movies together.
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Tom and his family wanted to create an open plan living area that would be at the heart of the action. "Having a room where everybody kitchen and eat something many families are trying these days, he said. This is a space where the whole family can relax, cook, eat and watch movies together.
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"It was important that this was a very small space, Tom explains. He went for simple surfaces that capture the light. "It's interesting, because the light changes throughout the day," he adds
The floor is polished concrete, which is good at holding the heat -. Crucial for underfloor heating, as well as to absorb heat from the sun and radiating back into the room all evening.
Although the house is not a certified passive house, it is built using many of the same strategies. "It is very airtight and designed to ensure that there are no leaks," explains Tom. "There is a ventilation heat recovery system and the windows are triple glazed," he added. There is no heating upstairs because it is useless, and underfloor heating downstairs is only needed occasionally.
The floor is polished concrete, which is good at holding the heat -. Crucial for underfloor heating, as well as to absorb heat from the sun and radiating back into the room all evening.
Although the house is not a certified passive house, it is built using many of the same strategies. "It is very airtight and designed to ensure that there are no leaks," explains Tom. "There is a ventilation heat recovery system and the windows are triple glazed," he added. There is no heating upstairs because it is useless, and underfloor heating downstairs is only needed occasionally.
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The space where the new building stands was most of the garden long before, but there was an extension, now demolished. "We tried to create two outdoor areas, said Tom. "There is the outdoor courtyard, which amounted to wall and shade, and the opposite side, which opens onto a view of the city. It is almost as if the house has two completely different sides to it, giving it a character few properties can match.
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For inside, Tom wanted to create a natural feeling that shakes Scandinavian-style head. The relationship between the kitchen, dining room and living room is very functional, and one that Tom was able to decide with confidence after working on various open-plan projects previously. "It is very efficient in terms of how the spaces are arranged, he said, it feels very natural.
The kitchen is a Howdens carcass to which Tom added doors in birch plywood-face, and a plane with a presentation Formica fold edge. A kitchen island connects the region to the rest of the living space. "We like the kitchen and the island layout works really well - it allows you to be sociable, and everyone tends to gather around him, he says
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The kitchen is a Howdens carcass to which Tom added doors in birch plywood-face, and a plane with a presentation Formica fold edge. A kitchen island connects the region to the rest of the living space. "We like the kitchen and the island layout works really well - it allows you to be sociable, and everyone tends to gather around him, he says
Walls painted in Burmese Beige, Dulux [
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dining table ashes came with the family of their previous home. To create a laid-back, effortless feel, they decided to have a mix of chairs that include the 1960 legacy designs.
Tom worked hard to understand the depth and texture in the simple pattern. "It was very important that the ceiling was not only a flat plane -. Much effort has been in the design in order to expose the rafters, wood boarding laid on top" The ceiling was painted light gray to complement the polished concrete floor and furniture. The Caravaggio pendant lamps hang down and break the lines of good visibility.
Caravaggio pendant l ights, Lightyears.
Tom worked hard to understand the depth and texture in the simple pattern. "It was very important that the ceiling was not only a flat plane -. Much effort has been in the design in order to expose the rafters, wood boarding laid on top" The ceiling was painted light gray to complement the polished concrete floor and furniture. The Caravaggio pendant lamps hang down and break the lines of good visibility.
Caravaggio pendant l ights, Lightyears.
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on the outside, the coating is tinted gray wood in harmony with the interior of the home. "It worked well with the rest of the property, said Tom. "It is a very natural breathable construction, and we wanted it to feel like a part of the garden. The wood also stands on this side of the house from the walled courtyard of the north.
The veranda serves two purposes. It is an area that connects the garden at home and is a beautiful place to rest, and it also provides shade to protect from the sun living area. "It is on one level a social thing, but with so many south glass, the room has the potential to be very hot," said Tom.
The veranda serves two purposes. It is an area that connects the garden at home and is a beautiful place to rest, and it also provides shade to protect from the sun living area. "It is on one level a social thing, but with so many south glass, the room has the potential to be very hot," said Tom.
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is next to the main living area is a smaller adjustment, to which the family can escape to some peace and quiet. The wood stove is sitting on a concrete bench that Tom had made specially. "In many homes, there is a sense that the home has been replaced with a TV, and if you have the time there is always a bit of competition, so the bench was a way to meet each thereof in a comfortable way, "he explains.
The jute carpet continues the natural feel of the whole house, and warms the concrete floor and the bench.
Wood burner, Rais. Carpet Ikea.
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The jute carpet continues the natural feel of the whole house, and warms the concrete floor and the bench.
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smoke of the wood stove works through the master bedroom. Tom chose not to cover it because it adds both visual interest and allows some of the heat of the wood stove to spread in the room.
Tom designed the cabinets himself and had installed. They are painted MDF Dulux Burmese Beige, the same color used in much of the house.
Tom designed the cabinets himself and had installed. They are painted MDF Dulux Burmese Beige, the same color used in much of the house.
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both rooms children have levels of mezzanine where young people are sleeping. The hammock hangs here in the bottom of the mezzanine, which is accessed by stairs on the side. The floor here is recycled oak.
The shape of the roof was dictated by the need not to block the views of the neighbor. "The eaves of the house had to be quite low, so it was important to open the slope of the complete roof to take maximum advantage of the height, Tom explains. "This was the starting point of the design.
Shelving Ikea.
The shape of the roof was dictated by the need not to block the views of the neighbor. "The eaves of the house had to be quite low, so it was important to open the slope of the complete roof to take maximum advantage of the height, Tom explains. "This was the starting point of the design.
Shelving Ikea.
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the entire structure of the house is that support spaces such as the bathroom, stairs and utility are on the north side yard of the house, so that all may enjoy living spaces the beautiful view on the south side.
As in the rest of the house, the family chose to remain fairly neutral color scheme in the bathroom. A large mirror covering one wall, making it the largest room, and a window also allows to keep it light and airy.
Bath, Bette.
As in the rest of the house, the family chose to remain fairly neutral color scheme in the bathroom. A large mirror covering one wall, making it the largest room, and a window also allows to keep it light and airy.
Bath, Bette.
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home is at the end of a cul-de-sac in a cobbled Georgian street, with a small door opening into a courtyard. It is a kind of secret garden, and the door comes off the court.
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