Red brickwork and perforated metal panels bring an industrial feel to this compact infill home in Dublin, which has been completed by Irish architecture studio Gró Works.
Located on Dublin's southern perimeter, the home by Gró Works was designed to reflect both the nearby Victorian redbrick terraces and the more "utilitarian" quality of the backstreet it overlooks.
Red brickwork and perforated metal panels define the home's exterior
"The materiality and design language intend to strike a balance between the robust, utilitarian rear lane that it abuts and the ornate neighbouring terraces," explained the studio.
Responding to its location, the organisation of the home was reversed, with bedrooms placed on the darker ground floor and a large living space above to benefit from natural light. The home's materiality is reflective of the surrounding area
A door concealed in the ground floor's perforated metal cladding leads directly from the street into a sheltered porch and bin store, allowing entrance to the home proper to be set back.
Once inside, a small entrance area leads to the two bedrooms and a bathroom, with a staircase leading directly up to the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. A workspace has been placed behind a slatted wooden screen.
Two large skylights and an almost full-height window illuminate this space. To the northwest, a small covered balcony overlooks the home's entrance, partially wrapped by vertical metal louvres.
The interio...