ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES: ENDSLEIGH ESTATE, DOUGLAS ROAD, CORK.

Roof Geometry & Massing Strategy The design utilizes a dynamic pitched roofline that responds directly to the existing double-bay dwelling. By introducing an asymmetrical, sweeping slate roof plane that extends from the upper story down to a single-story volume, the extension reduces visual bulk while creating double-height ceiling volumes internally. Flush-mounted Velux roof lights are integrated along the roof slopes to channel overhead natural light deep into the ground-floor plan and stairwell.

Fenestration & Timber Framing Warm-toned timber window framing contrasts sharply with the crisp white rendered envelope. The design incorporates an expansive corner glazing assembly sheltered beneath a slender zinc-clad cantilevered canopy on the ground floor, optimizing passive solar gain and opening views to the paved perimeter. On the first floor, a projecting timber-framed picture window frames targeted views of the mature estate landscape.

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Entrance Articulation & Threshold Detail.

The principal entryway is defined by a recessed porch clad in rich vertical timber, framed by a concrete portal soffit. This architectural detail creates a weather-protected threshold while establishing a tactile material transition between the paved granite driveway and the interior foyer