来自专筑编辑罗晓茜，刘庆新的报道。该项目是对一座独栋房屋的翻新。在翻新过程中要保持其L型的平面结构，且新建建筑要包裹着老房子。除了这些外部约束，三个主要构成元素形成了项目概念性的想法：环境(地理/历史)，建筑外立面的特定处理手法，空间的连续性。将这三方面相结合创建一座独特的住宅——体现出当代气息且在其所处环境中不显得突兀。

From the architect. This single-family home is a new construction, which had to adhere to the L-shaped plan and overall building envelope of an older house. In addition to these external constraints, three major components drove the conceptual ideas for the project: The context (geographical/his¬torical), the specific treatment of the building envelope, and spatial-programmatic continuity. In combination, these three aspects aimed to create a unique house with a bold contemporary expression without appearing too alien to its environment.

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Floor Plan/平面图

我们最初的灵感来自于谷仓，这在康涅狄格州是一种受欢迎的建筑类型。我们对这种建筑的两个特点十分感兴趣。首先，我们想使项目融合在其历史和地理背景当中。第二，我们对这些引人注目的抽象品质所吸引。该建筑在体量、孔径和整体几何形状上的处理手法都激发我们有了远离传统住宅的想法。

We took our initial inspiration from the barn, a popular building type in Connecticut. We were mainly interested in two of the characteristics of this type. First, we wanted to anchor the project within a historical and geographical context. Second, we were intrigued by the abstract quali¬ties of these compelling objects. Their specific treatment of volume, apertures, and overall geometry interested us as tools to estrange conventional ideas of residential housing.

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我们通过在其功能和空间元素中运用雕刻方式来改变原始的L形体量。例如，二楼地板部分向外倾斜，深化了外观立面，也因此获得卧室更好的阴影/热性能。它还削减了屋顶悬垂部分，因此强调设计的体块特征，同时还保护外边界。其它雕刻反映出空间¬和内部的循环条件，创建出扭曲的外表面，这也和我们的视角和景深理念相符合。

We began by altering the original L-shaped volume through carving maneuvers in response to functional and programmatic elements. For instance, the partial outward leaning of the second floor results in a deepening of the façade and therefore a better shading/thermal performance for the bedrooms. It also allows for cutting back roof overhangs, thus accentuating the volumetric char¬acter of the design, while still protecting the outside perimeter. Other carvings reflect program¬matic and circulatory conditions of the interior and create deliberate distortions of the envelope, which play with our concepts of perspective and depth-of-field.

Section/剖面图

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在室内，有角度的外立面处形成了厚厚的墙壁，这种设计创造了空间连续性。客户希望在不牺牲功能性和可用性的前提下，形成一个有着最大化视野和良好的光照的开放的空间。L形结构的几何轴心点变成了宽敞的两层高的楼梯井/入口区域，在这里没有严格的划分，可以自由进行烹饪、吃饭、玩耍、放松、娱乐。

On the interior the angular play of the façade generates thick walls for pro¬grammatic use and spatial continuity. The client’s wish for openness, maximization of views and light is met without sacrificing functionality or usability. The geometrical pivot point of the L-shape becomes the spacious double-height stairwell/entrance area around which activi¬ties such as cooking, dining, playing, relaxing, entertaining, etc. organize freely and without strict demarcations.

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Floor Plan/地下室平面图

Floor Plan/二层平面图

Section/剖面图

Section/剖面图

建筑设计：su11 architecture+design
位置：美国 康涅狄格州
主设计师：Erich Schoenenberger + Ferda Kolatan
项目时间：2013年
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建造公司：Prutting & Company
项目经理：Hart Marlow
委托人：Dreiss / Ropp

Architects: su11 architecture+design
Location: Darien, CT, USA
Architect In Charge: Erich Schoenenberger + Ferda Kolatan
Project Year: 2013
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Construction Firm: Prutting & Company
Project Manager: Hart Marlow
Client : Dreiss/Ropp

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