Glethorne Avenue

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The brief

Designing an open-plan home with standout features

The plan was to go fully open-plan, keeping only the bathroom walls to maximise the feeling of space and light. Our main goal was to create flow from the ground-floor sleeping area to the airy, open first-floor living space, with the garden view framed by that impressive tilting window. With an ambitious design and a modest budget, we had to bring our all our creativity and practical knowledge to each stage of the project.

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The challenges

Balancing big ideas with budget and planning constraints

The budget became a bit of a sticking point, as the clients’ ideas needed creative solutions to fit within their financial limits. Additionally, the planning process required sustainable drainage, which would have been costly. To keep both the clients and the planning team happy, we brought in a construction consultant who helped us come up with affordable drainage that worked without the full soakaway installation. With thoughtful planning, we were able to deliver a beautiful, unique upside-down home that stayed true to the clients’ vision without stretching the budget.