The rear of this beautiful Victorian terraced house has been extended by Studio Ben Allen to incorporate two arches, constructed from locally handmade bricks. The vault structure technique dates back as early as 2nd Millennium BC in Mesopotamian brick architecture, so the new elements grant the Victorian terraced house an more vintage feel.
"The arch form has been carried through to the interiors as a design motif," ultimately creating a rather utilitarian ambiance. To balance out the material, Studio Ben Allen has installed oak cabinets and counter tops to meet the dominant character of the brick. The extension of the Victorian terraced house makes room for a kitchen, as well as a living and working space. Surrounding the structure with glass doors, the architects have created "one expansive space with the courtyard appearing as a room within a room."
Photo Credits: Dezeen
Victorian Terraced Houses
Studio Ben Allen Supplemented This House with Brick Arches
Trend Themes
1. Brick Arch Extensions - The use of locally handmade brick arches in building extensions is a trend that adds a vintage feel to Victorian terraced houses.
2. Design Motif Interiors - Carrying the arch form as a design motif into the interiors of Victorian terraced houses creates a utilitarian ambiance.
3. Glass Door Structures - Creating glass door structures around the extensions of Victorian terraced houses allows for the creation of an expansive space with a courtyard appearing as a room within a room.
Industry Implications
1. Construction and Architecture - The trend of using brick arches in building extensions presents disruptive innovation opportunities for construction and architecture firms to incorporate historical design elements into modern structures.
2. Interior Design - The use of arch forms as design motifs in Victorian terraced houses opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for interior design firms to create utilitarian yet aesthetically pleasing spaces.
3. Glass Manufacturing - The trend of creating glass door structures around the extensions of Victorian terraced houses creates disruptive innovation opportunities for glass manufacturing companies to develop innovative glass door designs that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces.