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Woodside House © Isabel Barros Architects

Woodside House is a deep reconfiguration and extension of an existing outdated dwelling on a site with long views to the mountains and a nearby river and forest. The original house, built in the 80s, felt disconnected from its stunning natural setting. It felt heavy, misaligned, and out of scale with its surroundings. The design strips the building back to its essence. Orthogonal alignments are reinstated to bring clarity and calm. A dominant central volume anchors the composition and helps to re-establish a clear structure. Two new timber-clad volumes are introduced. They work together to break down the massing of the original house and to recover a sense of scale and proportion. Despite the significant transformation, the design retains and upgrades much of the existing fabric, with most of the original roof structure remaining intact. This approach aligns with our ongoing commitment to circularity. The proposal sets up a dialogue of contrast and harmony between old and new. The result is a comfortable, contemporary home designed to serve generations to come. Contact us: Web: https://www.isabelbarrosarchitects.ie​ Facebook:   / isabelbarrosarchitects   YouTube:    / barrosarchitects   Email: office@sabelbarrosarchitects.ie​ --- Music: By Alisia from Pixabay