Triptych House is a Grade II Listed dwelling in Winchester, Hampshire. The property is one of a row of terraced dwellings that are annexed to a large 18th Century manor house. We developed a concept that identified a journey through the three primary spaces within the house: master suite, kitchen/diner and billiards room. These spaces were to be treated as a triptych artwork: three separate elements read and interpreted as part of one overall piece.

Minimalist dining area with a concrete table, three black chairs with patterned cushions, three Edison-style pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and a high ceiling with white-paneled beams and a skylight.
Modern kitchen with minimalist design featuring a marble countertop, gray drawers, and large glass sliding doors leading to an outdoor area with brick walls and greenery.

For the new extension, we saw the opportunity to create a contrasting space with lower ceilings, textured walls and dark furnishings. We noted that all other rooms in the property were inherently inward looking - in parts due to the small existing windows, as well as the largely suburban residential surroundings. The new extension was positioned to provide a key view out to a gate at the bottom of the garden, which gave this relatively small space unique qualities comparative to the other rooms.

When dealing with existing buildings, we always look to enhance the inherent character of each space, rather than work against the architecture of the building. We see our work as enabling each building to embody its underlying qualities and for each room to become more ‘itself’. Our interventions in the billiards room enhanced the light and airy properties. The existing mezzanine was adjusted and fitted with a new modern, industrial metal balustrade and stair that acts as a sculptural installation that juxtaposes against the more traditional, formal space. Internally, walls are re-configured to create an open, free-flowing feeling to the layout, whilst not sacrificing privacy and the interplay between different spaces.

Modern dining room with a black table and six black chairs, hanging pendant light, and a view of the living room with a fireplace in the background.
Interior wall with white textured surface, shadow of a window on the wall, black door and horizontal ceiling beams
A modern, minimalist bedroom with a white bed, black wall-mounted lamps, a framed picture above the headboard, and artwork on the side wall, with an open ceiling showing exposed beams.