AN IRELAND UNIT

A CASE STUDY OF HOW CURVES CAN CREATE AN AMBIANCE OF THEIR OWN
YEAR

2009

LOCATION

Neigh, Ireland

DESIGNER

Alfred Briggs

COMPANY

Alwood Ltd.

HIGHLIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN

The choice of material also adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the room. As light floods in from both sides of the extension, it is reflected in the sheen of the doors, highlighting the kitchen area and casting long, flattering shadows across the space. As Parapan is an acrylic, it’s completely flat.” David says. “With some of the other designs you will see snags – this has a complete mirror finish. On a nice sunny day you can even see the trees and the loch outdoors reflected in the finish, which is a real joy.”

FROM A BARE SHELL

The completed extension effortlessly fulfils all the requirements and more. However, this beautifully proportioned space is a far cry from the original site designer David Marshal of Alwood Kitchens recalls on first visiting the property. Asked by Kate to create a kitchen design to an exacting brief, he was met by a bare shell of concrete floors and block walls. “The extension was a building site, but there were already elements in place that would impact on the design.”

 

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   CURVED FOCAL POINT

The island sites the kitchen in this capacious space, its serpentine shape reflected precisely by the spotlighting above, while its geometry is repeated in the adjoining circular table set a the perfect height for casual dining. Parapan® was selected for the doors-its glossy, reflective surface and malleable qualities deemed perfect for what was to become a functional, streamlined design. “Parapan® is the ideal material for curves,” David explains. “They can bend the curve to any radius so you are not restricted to standard sizes which was a big plus point.”

   MAXIMISING THE SPACE

As the new extension essentially formed a square footprint, David decided the island should become the central feature of the room and very quickly honed in on a semi-circular design that would maximise floor space. The island sites the kitchen in this capacious space, its serpentine shape reflected precisely by the spotlighting above, while its geometry is repeated in the adjoining circular table set a the perfect height for casual dining.

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