![Haddington Park / Robert Bourke Architects - Table, Chair, Beam, Windows, Deck, Patio](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5af5/8409/f197/ccd0/4900/023f/newsletter/29299-Haddington_Park.jpg?1526039555)
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Architects: Robert Bourke Architects
- Year: 2018
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Photographs:Ste Murray
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Manufacturers: Ibstock, Langrell.ie, Paralon, Velfac, Weavre and Ducre
![Haddington Park / Robert Bourke Architects - Windows, Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5af5/8353/f197/cc7f/fc00/0112/newsletter/29286-Haddington_Park.jpg?1526039375)
Text description provided by the architects. An extension and renovation of a 1940’s bungalow in Glenageary, Co. Dublin.
Within a regular grid and structurally efficient timber roof structure, a new living space is created for a young family. Beneath this protective timber lattice, lies a brickwork wall, which surrounds and encloses, but never touches the roof, creating high-level openings through which morning sunlight can enter while providing privacy to neighbouring houses.
![Haddington Park / Robert Bourke Architects - Table, Brick, Beam, Chair, Deck, Patio](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5af5/83df/f197/ccd0/4900/023e/medium_jpg/29298-Haddington_Park.jpg?1526039513)
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The brickwork wall starts in the corner as an alcove for a window seat, folds to form a log store and bends to enclose an oak bench: the focal point of family life. High-level mirrors over the kitchen appear to double the length of the room, and conceal a utility and shower room behind.
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A simple material palette provides a robust yet tactile environment: an alternative take on the ‘single storey rear extension’.
![Haddington Park / Robert Bourke Architects - Windows, Door, Stairs](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5af5/839f/f197/cc7f/fc00/0115/medium_jpg/29293-Haddington_Park.jpg?1526039449)