Russet House/Mulroy建筑师事务所

Russet House/Mulroy建筑师事务所
Russet House / Mulroy Architects

空间改造与光线引入：Russet House 项目最引人注目的亮点在于对原有维多利亚式建筑的巧妙改造。Mulroy 建筑师事务所通过大胆的中庭设计，打破了原有房屋封闭、昏暗的格局。拆除餐厅地板，打通底层与地下室之间的空间，创造出富有戏剧性的垂直感，不仅改善了光线流动，更提升了空间的连通性。同时，设计师巧妙地利用天窗和采光井，将自然光引入室内，使地下室也变得明亮而舒适。这种对空间的重新定义和光线的充分利用，是该项目最核心的成功之处。

材质与色彩的和谐统一：该项目在材料和色彩的选择上展现了极高的审美水平。设计师选择了温暖的赤褐色、橙色、棕色和粉色等大地色系，与中性的灰色和白色形成对比，营造出温馨而吸引人的氛围。裸露的砖墙和光滑的灰泥 textures 的对比，以及金色拼花地板的运用，都增强了空间的层次感和质感。而标志性的赤褐色钢楼梯，更是项目的视觉焦点，其色彩与整体设计风格相呼应，将新与旧完美融合，突出了项目的独特性，体现了设计师对细节的极致追求。

可持续性与未来适应性：除了美学和空间设计，Russet House 还体现了对可持续性和未来适应性的深刻思考。项目在原有建筑的基础上，通过对墙体内部保温、屋顶改造、地暖系统和 MVHR 系统的应用，显著提高了能源效率，并降低了碳排放。此外，设计师还考虑到家庭未来的发展需求，将地下室设计成灵活的空间，具有独立的出入口和配套设施，可以轻松改造成独立的居住单元。这种前瞻性的设计理念，保证了房屋在未来几十年内都能保持其功能性和实用性，体现了建筑师对未来居住模式的深刻洞察。

建筑师提供的文字描述。这座四层五居室的房子隐藏在伦敦北部克劳奇角充满活力的社区中，体现了周到的设计如何改变一处房产。这座建筑原本是一座状况不佳的维多利亚式中露台房屋，但经过一系列考虑不周的扩建，影响了其流动性，并切断了与花园的连接。
Text description provided by the architects. Tucked away in the vibrant community of north London's Crouch End, this four-storey, five-bedroom house exemplifies how thoughtful design can transform a property. Originally a mid-terrace Victorian house in poor condition, the building had suffered from a series of ill-conceived extensions that compromised its flow and severed its connection with the garden.

Plan - Ground floor

曾经是一个有个性的家，现在变成了一堆黑暗、孤立的房间，缺乏自然光和空间凝聚力。客户都是有年幼孩子的专业人士，他们看到了房子的潜力，不仅是作为他们不断壮大的家庭的家，而且是一个可以随着时间的推移而发展的灵活空间。他们聘请了Mulroy Architects来实现他们的愿景：一个拥抱开放、光线充足的空间的家，为多代人的生活提供适应性，而不需要在未来进行重大改造，并且会随着时间的推移而发展。
What was once a characterful home had become a collection of dark, isolated rooms lacking natural light and spatial cohesion. The clients, both professionals with young children, saw potential in the house, not just as a home for their growing family but as a flexible space that could evolve over time. They engaged Mulroy Architects to realise their vision: a home that embraced open, light-filled spaces, offered adaptability for multi-generational living without the need for major alterations down the road, and would evolve with them over time.

关键的挑战是零散的布局，这是多年零散扩建的结果。Mulroy Architects采取了大胆的干预措施，包括拆除餐厅地板并打开底层和新挖掘的地下室之间的空间，从而建造了一个中央中庭。这种创新的解决方案引入了戏剧性的垂直感，改善了整个家庭的光线流动和连通性。清爽的赤褐色钢楼梯是一个雕塑般的焦点，吸引了人们跨越多个层次的目光。其浓郁的红色色调与墙壁的中性色调形成鲜明对比，以一种意想不到且和谐的方式融合了新旧。楼梯不仅仅是一种流通方式，更是该住宅的一个标志性特征，体现了该项目的同名名称。
The key challenge was the fragmented layout, the result of years of piecemeal extensions. Mulroy Architects responded with a bold intervention that comprised a central atrium by removing the dining room floor and opening up the space between the ground floor and the newly excavated basement. This innovative solution introduced a dramatic sense of verticality, improving light flow and connectivity across the home. The crisp, russet-coloured steel staircase is a sculptural focal point that draws the eye across multiple levels. Its rich red hue contrasts with the neutral tones of the walls, blending old and new in a way that is both unexpected and harmonious. More than just a means of circulation, the staircase is a defining feature of the home, embodying the project's namesake.

Section

让室内充满自然光是当务之急。之前的扩建部分挡住了后部，形成了黑暗、封闭的空间。为了应对这种情况，Mulroy在新的后扩建部分安装了朝南的天窗，确保日光深入到房屋内部，包括地下室。中庭充当了光线的管道，即使是较低的楼层也感觉明亮而诱人。地下室远非次要空间，而是被设计成家庭不可或缺的一部分。它有一间套房卧室、健身房和电影院，所有这些都得益于宽大的玻璃和精心定位的采光井。该空间具有内在的灵活性——由于其独立的通道和独立的设施，它可以很容易地变成一个独立的公寓，供客人、年长的孩子或年迈的父母使用。这种前瞻性的适应性确保了房屋在未来几年内保持功能。
Flooding the interior with natural light was a priority. The previous extensions had blocked the rear, creating dark, enclosed spaces. To counteract this, Mulroy installed south-facing skylights in the new rear extension, ensuring daylight reaches deep into the home, including the basement. The atrium acts as a conduit for light, making even the lower level feel bright and inviting. The basement, far from being a secondary space, has been designed as an integral part of the home. It houses an ensuite bedroom, gym, and cinema room, all benefiting from generous glazing and carefully positioned lightwells. The space is inherently flexible—thanks to its separate access and independent amenities, it could easily transform into a self-contained apartment for guests, older children, or ageing parents. This forward-thinking adaptability ensures the home remains functional for years to come.

物质性在营造温馨、吸引人的氛围中起着至关重要的作用。土色调，从赤褐色到深橙色、棕色和粉色，与较冷的灰色和白色相平衡。裸露的砖块和光滑的灰泥增添了质感，而金色的拼花地板则统一了不同的层次。室内和园景花园的绿化融合，加强了室内外的无缝连接。
Materiality plays a crucial role in creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Earthy tones, from russet reds to deep oranges, browns, and pinks, are balanced against cooler greys and whites. Exposed brick and smooth plaster add texture, while golden-hued parquet flooring unifies the different levels. The integration of greenery, both inside and in the landscaped garden, reinforces a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

Plan - First floor

除了美学，可持续性是改造的核心。外墙内部隔热，屋顶覆盖物升级以获得更好的热性能，地板下供暖取代了过时的散热器以获得更高效的供暖。地下室引入了机械通风热回收（MVHR）系统，确保新鲜、过滤的空气循环。空气源热泵的基础设施也被纳入其中，使未来能够轻松地从燃气供暖过渡。
Beyond aesthetics, sustainability was central to the retrofit. The external walls were internally insulated, the roof coverings upgraded for better thermal performance, and underfloor heating replaced outdated radiators for more efficient warmth. A mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) system was introduced in the basement, ensuring fresh, filtered air circulation. Infrastructure for an air source heat pump was also incorporated, allowing for an easy transition away from gas heating in the future.

这些措施显著提高了家庭的能源效率，将其SAP评级从F级（21）提高到C级（75），减少了碳足迹，提高了舒适度。这样的项目成本约为4000至4500英镑/平方米，不包括费用、景观和增值税。Mulroy Architects的总监Andrew Mulroy表示：“Russet House的核心是在满足当前需求的同时规划未来。我们的设计确保它在未来几年内保持适应性、舒适性和可持续性。通过解决这座维多利亚式住宅的局限性难题，我们提供了一个不仅实用而且鼓舞人心的定制空间。”
These measures significantly improved the home's energy efficiency, raising its SAP rating from a Band F (21) to a Band C (75), reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing comfort. A project like this would cost approximately £4,000 to £4,500/sqm ex fees, landscape and VAT. Andrew Mulroy, Director at Mulroy Architects, remarked: "At its core, Russet House is a home that meets the needs of the present while planning for the future. Our design ensures it remains adaptable, comfortable, and sustainable for years to come. By solving the puzzle of this Victorian home's limitations, we've delivered a bespoke space that is not only functional but inspiring."