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Loug Derg

This is a project by Box Architecture and it is located at Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. Project's program: Refurbishment and extension of cottage. There are seventeen images for Loug Derg.

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Project details

Project name: Loug Derg
Location: Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland
Program: Refurbishment and extension of cottage
Area: Site area: 0.75 ha • Built-up area: 130 m2
Year: Completion: 2007
Client: Loug Derg
Project by: Box Architecture
Team: Principal designer: Gary Mongey • Design team: Ashlene Ross
Others: Contractor: C&B Building Contractors Ltd.

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Designer's statement

The existing 1940’s cottage situated in Co. Tipperary was in dilapidated condition. The brief, to refurbish and extend this cottage to become a functional living environment. The proposal involved the demolition of the existing rear extension and the addition of three new elements, a living block, glazed link and shed.

The new living block is a simple linear form, located and orientated to tuck behind the existing cottage while affording a view of the loch and flood plain to the North. Accommodating an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area, while the sleeping accommodation is housed within the original cottage. Large glazed joinery elements and an extensive wall-to-wall rooflight allow penetration and movement of natural light within the living block while light is drawn into the original cottage via folding glazed doors and rooflights. The existing windows to the front of the cottage were retained and preserved.