Dominic McKenzie Architecture Brightens the Segmental House
Amy Duong — March 4, 2025 — Art & Design
References: dominicmckenzie & dezeen
Local design firm Dominic McKenzie Architects has added an extension to a Victorian home dubbed the Segmental House located in South London. It is a perfect blend of old and new elements with arched elements which appear in the form of openings in the home, decorative brickwork, and also a small cat door.
The founder of the studio, Dominic McKenzie spoke about the design process to Dezeen, noting "We were trying to design the rear extension to relate to the existing context in a subtly playful and contemporary way. The combination of brick context and arched openings led to the idea of using a bespoke brick with an arched segment pattern to give the extension a subtle richness of detail."
Image Credit: Will Pryce
The founder of the studio, Dominic McKenzie spoke about the design process to Dezeen, noting "We were trying to design the rear extension to relate to the existing context in a subtly playful and contemporary way. The combination of brick context and arched openings led to the idea of using a bespoke brick with an arched segment pattern to give the extension a subtle richness of detail."
Image Credit: Will Pryce
Trend Themes
1. Arched Architecture Revival - The resurgence of arched design elements in modern architecture presents novel opportunities to blend classical aesthetics with contemporary living.
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3. Subtle Playful Design - The use of playfully subtle designs in home extensions offers a fresh approach to integrating historical elements with modern aesthetics.
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