“To extend an existing farm house, its gabarit was copied in a new structure, this volume was cut in two and and mirrored diagonally around a tree on the property connecting the two volumes together and creating a new entrance where the volumes join.

NAME PROJECT: G1719 Landhouse extension
PHOTO CREDITS: GAFPA
ARCHITECT:GAFPA

G1719 by GAFPA - Sheet2
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The wooden roof shields stretch from gable to gable, creating an open plan with views to the surrounding fields.

G1719 by GAFPA - Sheet4
©GAFPA
G1719 by GAFPA - Sheet7
©GAFPA

The abstract shape is accentuated by The skin which is made out of perforated corrugated iron.”

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Nirjala is an in-house member of the RTF team. She has always been a keen reader and had a great interest in research and writing. She knows how to coordinate with people, understand requirements, and keep things moving efficiently. Nirjala's approachable personality makes collaboration easy and productive.