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The striking architecture of ‘The Studio’ This page the open plan interior. Opposite page: The exterior views of the building at night.
provides the stage. Using the natural topography the residence is split level and built over four floors to optimise the views from so many of the rooms. Te use of a flat roofed design allowed Robert to increase the structure’s volume and the split level gifted the design an additional half storey while still keeping the overall height within the silhouette of the former dwelling. He admitted: “Keeping the solution below the
previous structure’s roof height was vital” Robert used his experience and long-standing
good working relationship with our local planning department to find an innovative design solution optimising the site without being overpowering in its environment. If there is a sea view you inevitably see houses ‘jostling’ for position and part of the role that
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our Local Planning Authority take is ensuring balance and community. By supporting the Studio’s contemporary design with its strong reflections of West Cowes’ 30’s grandeur it has allowed Robert’s expert design to positively enhance it’s location as it settles into its milieu so fluently.
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