A Contemporary Response to An Interwar Architectural Context

“We were moved by the asymmetrical nature of gable roofs, the incorporation of texture at the interface of the Art Deco period and the general embellishment of craftsmanship as a principle of the time,” Wolveridge Architects said. These key aspects informed the response, which saw the original upper storey re-crafted into a roof element, maintaining the original two-storey plan while ensuring it would read more akin to a single storey volume with roof.

By extrapolating key elements of interwar design, the Ascot Veil House contributes to an understanding of the original heritage elements that casts them in a new light.By supporting both work and family life, the Ascot Veil House fulfils the client’s need for a functional contemporary home. Most powerfully, the project demonstrates an approach to reconciling heritage and contemporary architecture that, results in a heightened experience of contemporary materiality and form.