Reader Reactions to 1950s Surrey Home Renovation by Architecture Studio Medium
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Rheanna Hopkins
8mo ago· 5 min readenNews
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Summary
The article discusses reader reactions to the renovation of a 1950s country home in Surrey by architecture studio Medium. The project, called Hearth House, involved consolidating and unifying existing single-storey extensions that had poor thermal performance and disjointed layouts. Commenters expressed mixed opinions, with some praising the tranquil and unpretentious result while others struggled to reach consensus on its architectural merits.
Key quotes
· 4 pulled"An unpretentious and tranquil space"
"Looks like a house you would like to live in"
"What a soothing result"
"Commenters struggled to reach a consensus on its merits"
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the renovation of a 1950s country home in Surrey by British architecture studio Medium.
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