Amsterdam based architecture office Bureau Fraai designed a black roof extension connecting to the two different roof heights of the neighbours. Here two big steel plate framed windows frame the interior of this top floor living and working area creating an Edward Hopper like appearance from the outside. Both window frames also serve a second purpose. The front one extends into the interior as a desk while framing the view to the neighbourhood. The rear one facing the roof terrace and garden evolves into a bench where one can relax and enjoy the sky. In contrast with the black shell the interior has a warm and light character. Both the ceiling and the connected built-in wall cabinet are built up from wood with clear matching partitioning and refined detailing creating a Japanese feel interior. As proud owners of two Jaguar models the clients also asked Bureau Fraai to design a garage to safely store them, preferably showcasing their favourite model so that they could enjoy this beauty to the fullest. The architects came up with the concept of a private showroom in their backyard visible from the main house. The showroom is designed as a matching distinct black volume in which the two Jaguars are stacked using an automatic car lift. The large steel plate framed window frames the client’s favourite model as if it were a painting; a ‘painting’ to be enjoyed from within their own living room. The characteristic design of the showroom is enhanced by integrating a custom designed grill with Jaguar logo referring to classical models from the car brand’s history.
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Mustafa Afsaroglu
Interior Designer, Co-founder
at TS-DS
A very pleasant space to sit in. An...
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Sonya Simmonds
Global Head of Design & Build
at Spotify
I love that the cars are joyfully s...
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8.75

Mike Tristram
Strategic Lead
at Checkland Kindleysides
Love the idea of a garage as a 'pai...
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5
6.25

Hans J. Galutera
Founder and CEO
at HG DesignWorks LLC
Interesting minimalistic design and...
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Jun Aizaki
Founder & Owner
at Crème Jun Aizaki Architecture & Design
I like the oblique angles of the wi...
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Rosie Haslem
Director
at Spacelab / Labthinks
A bold addition to the front elevat...
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7.25

George Foussias
Director of Interior Design
at Lemay
Such an elegant design from the ext...
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6.25

Dang Ming
Founding Partner / Chief Designer
at HONG Designworks / XUST
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Francesca Perani
Founder
at Francesca Perani Enterprise
a very precious, warm, liveable spa...
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7.25
Luís Pedra Silva
Founder and Lead Architect
at Pedra Silva Arquitectos
I like the rationality and simplici...
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7.25

Wang Guan
Founder of Matrix Design
at Matrix Design
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7.25

Jose Manuel Ferrero
Creative Director
at Estudihac JM Ferrero
5
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6.75

Minyu Zhang
Interior Design Director
at SUNAC ShangHai Group
5
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7
6.25

Tina Norden
Partner
at Conran and Partners
6.69
7.46
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Leni Popovici
Founding Director and Partner
at KAP Studios
A very joyful and elegantly resolve...
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7.46
8.33
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Valérie Boerma
Founder
at Barde vanVoltt
It’s a dream for any car collector...
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7.46
7.23
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6.98

Valerie Roosma
Interior Designer
at -
A beautiful end project with lovely...
6.69
7.46
7.23
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6.98

Serhii Makhno
Founder
at Sergey Makhno Architects
7.45
8.02
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42 ㎡
Completion
2020
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