Burke house

Architecture, renovation and art meet in Burke House. Immersed in the stunning countryside of Ireland, a pre-existing building evolves into a modern, lean design. The older house crouches in the front. Two new blocks stretch out in the garden and wrap it within the secret heart of the residence. The result is a wonderful piece of architecture, daringly innovative yet perfectly in harmony with the surrounding landscape.

Luis Aguirre
Miguel Angel Santamaria
Razvan Brezoianu

Building area: 232 sqm
Location: Galway, Ireland
Client: Private

AQSO arquitectos office, Burke house, drawings, construction, dimensions, distribution plans, roof plan

New and old buildings merge together into a roomy yet intimate area. The resulting arrangement guarantees a creative solution for many issues of domestic space.

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AQSO arquitectos office. Conceptual diagram of the housing extension. A double-height living room, an office and a large bedroom connected by a staircase and a courtyard are added.

The new blocks also provide the comfort of intimacy. The bedroom is annexed on the side, with a private, soothing view of the inner courtyard.

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AQSO arquitectos office, architectural physical model of the Burke house, showing the extension and the landscape design

Yet the distinctive, futuristic look of the façade is, perhaps, what enchants the most about Burke House.

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AQSO arquitectos office, Burke house, office space, study with views, working desk, courtyard, wooden blades, privacy, sun control, polished concrete floor

The studio climbs on top of the new staircase, offering a long, meditative sight of the beautiful surroundings.

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AQSO Burke house living room, timber louvers, grey sofas, modern interior, open kitchen, sunlight, big glazing, residential, courtyard house, lounge area

The living room joins now the dining room and the kitchen into an amazing, larger daytime unit, ideally designed for the demands of a modern lifestyle.