This blog is about my research on laneway houses and how they may be the best way to increase density in neighbourhoods of single family homes.
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
A Trip to the Laneway Construction Site!
Today I got the chance to stop by the construction site for the laneway house that is being built in downtown Kamloops! Here are a few of the photos from the pouring of the footings! Enjoy!
Hey Teralynn, whilst watching a show like 'world's most unique homes' sometime last year, I saw a home described in this article: http://inhabitat.com/sliding-walls-transform-this-tokyo-house-into-an-office/ . A designer in Japan managed to make many rooms out of a tiny apartment just by having moveable walls to create different spaces. Thought it could be interesting to you!
Hi Teralynn. That must have been exciting for you. Anyways, an architect in Toronto transformed an old Blacksmith's shop into a super contemporary laneway house. I think it totally reinvents the neighbourhood. Take a look: http://www.designboom.com/architecture/superkul-inc-architect-40r-laneway-house/
That is so neat!!... to be able to see the laneway you designed come to life in Stages. Thanks for posting these, and please keep posting as the project progresses, I'm very interested in seeing how it turns out. I was checking out sustainable design, and I came across the smallworks website. I know you've already seen it, but I think it's just so interesting how they've managed to create laneway houses like mini houses these days. Designers are really shining a new light on the idea of Laneway houses. Some of them are so detailed and beautifully built!
Thanks for commenting Kristyne! I will definitely keep going back to the site and posting lots of pictures. I found the smallworks website very informative as well!
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They even let you work, wow! :)
ReplyDeleteYes they did! I was very excited as you know!
ReplyDeleteHey Teralynn, whilst watching a show like 'world's most unique homes' sometime last year, I saw a home described in this article: http://inhabitat.com/sliding-walls-transform-this-tokyo-house-into-an-office/ . A designer in Japan managed to make many rooms out of a tiny apartment just by having moveable walls to create different spaces. Thought it could be interesting to you!
ReplyDeleteHi Teralynn. That must have been exciting for you.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, an architect in Toronto transformed an old Blacksmith's shop into a super contemporary laneway house. I think it totally reinvents the neighbourhood. Take a look: http://www.designboom.com/architecture/superkul-inc-architect-40r-laneway-house/
Thanks Harry and Kateri for the helpful links! I will be sure to check them out soon!
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat!!... to be able to see the laneway you designed come to life in Stages. Thanks for posting these, and please keep posting as the project progresses, I'm very interested in seeing how it turns out. I was checking out sustainable design, and I came across the smallworks website. I know you've already seen it, but I think it's just so interesting how they've managed to create laneway houses like mini houses these days. Designers are really shining a new light on the idea of Laneway houses. Some of them are so detailed and beautifully built!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Kristyne! I will definitely keep going back to the site and posting lots of pictures. I found the smallworks website very informative as well!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! What's the projected timeline? (ie. When is it supposed to be finished?)
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul! They have not filled me in on the project timeline quite yet but I will be sure to ask next time I go to the site!
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