Perrystown,

South Dublin

It's not often we are presented with a triangular site for a new dwelling; however, the house's form evolved to make the most of the unusual site geometry and the client's desire to maximise natural light.

A substantial site in a suburban location, the property is surrounded on all sides by high masonry walls, delivering a high degree of privacy. The generous size of the site allowed us to locate the house to the northern boundary, maximising outdoor space to the South and East without fear of overlooking or impacting on the neighbouring properties.

Solar modelling of the proposal enabled us to predict daylight availability and shadowing, informing the arrangement of internal spaces.

The decision to opt for a single-storey dwelling further mitigated the proposal's potential impact on a large number of adjoining properties. To make the most of this configuration, where the scale of the pitched roofs was designed to somewhat match the neighbouring properties, we opened up the main internal spaces to the full height of the pitch. Creating a bright and airy internal environment with extensive glazing, providing a dynamic link to the outdoor spaces.