Mata Architects Designs Timber-Clad Panoramic House Extension in Hampstead
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Summary
Mata Architects has designed a timber-clad extension called Panoramic House for a family home in Hampstead, London. The extension features a glazed corner and an overhanging roof, and was intentionally built lower than the main living space to better connect the home to the garden and optimize the use of available space. The design addresses the previous issue where the main living area was elevated 1.5 meters above the garden level.
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Named Panoramic House, the extension was designed to sit lower than the main living space, to make better use of the space and connect the home to the garden.
Previously, the home's main living area sat 1.5 metres above the garden.
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