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McGarry-Moon Architects

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原始的本地石头结构、观赏Slemish山壮丽景色的开阔视角，业主要求的舒适朴素的住宅内观是我们设计时关注的焦点。这些要点和石头结构的保存与稳固一起造就了这座现代与传统交相辉映的住宅。住宅的设计融合了新技术和传统建筑技巧，同时加入了可持续理念，创造出散发21世纪气息的乡村住所，而非简单地模仿或重现传统的方式和方法。

The original vernacular stone structure, splendid views of ‘Slemish’ and our client’s desire for comfortable understated interiors were the principles that focused us as architects on the above project. This together with the preservation and consolidation of the stone structure was fundamental in achieving an architecture where the old and new complement each other. Thus the residence was designed by fusing new technologies with older building techniques whilst incorporating sustainability ideals in order to create a rural architecture for the 21st century, rather than simply remodelling or recreating the methods and manners of the past.

这座谦逊的住宅巧妙地框进外部景观，流动的非正式空间内窜动着自然光线，创造出奇妙景象的同时却又不过度掩盖原有石头仓库的特色光芒。住宅的设计十分惊艳，不仅提供了普通的居住功能，更具备了独特的个性色彩，并非只是过去的简单复制品。从西北方向看，住宅的外观素净而不张扬，镀锌表皮的纹理和颜色与原有的石头墙壁对比冲突却又相互契合。住宅保留了原有石头仓库的整体性，简单的外观暗示着内部不凡的动态设计。新构体直接运用了旧仓库的地基和外墙，但在其内部嵌入新的金属结构以形成新的楼层。

This unassuming residence is a responsive configuration of skilfully contained views from the interior together with the manipulation of natural light combined with fluid, informal spaces allowing us to create architecture that has some dramatic moments but does not overly dominate the character of the exciting stone barn. The house is surprising which engages people and allows the dwelling a unique character without having to resort to reproduce a replica of the past. Approached from the north-west the dwelling has a restrained appearance, with the texture and colour of the zinc cladding contrasting and interacting with the warmth of the existing stone walls. The dwelling retains the integrity of the existing barn whilst hinting to the dynamic design within. The new construction uses the foundations and outer walls of the old barn, but new metal framework is inserted in the interior to create the upper ground floor.

设计师保留了底层所有原始开口，未做任何改变。镀锌表皮和玻璃立面悬于钢结构之上，最大程度地减少了原有石头构体的负载。镀锌层为住宅披覆了一层现代化的表皮，同时创造出更多宝贵的居住空间。

All original openings are used without alteration in the lower ground floor. The zinc cladding and glass facades are suspended from the steel structure minimizing the load on the existing structure. The zinc clad upper ground floor level adds the addition of a new time layer to the building whilst allowing us to create the some much needed living space within.

居住空间看起来像是插进了仓库，两个构体有着截然不同的建筑风格。住宅东南和西南边设计了大片的落地窗，带来了最佳的观景视野和最充沛的太阳光线。拱形屋顶和开放式的布局进一步强化了开阔的空间感。由西南边的阶梯可以进入住宅，到达石头结构底层（设两间卧室、一间浴室）和效用空间之间的半层区，由效用空间可以直接进入二层结构。上层为厨房、餐厅和休闲区三位一体的自由流畅的整体空间以及一个主卧套间，上部的三角形透明玻璃窗为空间带来了更多的光亮。我们设计了一个116平方米的精小住宅。住宅精心别致地设计了流动的空间和内外区域间的开口式界限，同时保持了自身独有的特色—流露现代气息的精致爱尔兰乡村住宅。该住宅不仅表达了对原始石头仓库的尊重，还营造了现代而舒适的谦逊氛围。

The living space appears as if it has been plugged into the barn and has altogether different, all be it rural architectural language. It is largely glazed to the south-east and south-west making the most of the views and exploiting solar gain. The vaulted ceilings and open plan living accentuates the feeling of space. The house is entered via a ramped pathway on the south-west facade. One enters on a half level between the lower ground floor comprising of two bedrooms, bathroom and utility space with direct access to a sheltered carport area. The upper floor consists of three free flowing spaces for food preparation, dining and relaxation as well as the master bedroom suite. These spaces open upwards to a double height light filled space. We feel we have created a petite residence at 116 metres squared which is a highly crafted combination of fluid spaces, porous boundaries between indoors and out while still remaining true to the particulars of its place, a refined modern account of rural Irish architecture. The result is a dwelling that respects the original character of the barn and also achieves a contemporary, comfortable understated atmosphere.