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Architecture Design of Britannia House

Description About The Project

Britannia House designed by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc, located in Calgary, Alberta, in neighborhood with strict height restrictions. Hence, the designer raised it as high as possible while still respecting the restrictions. They also employed other means to give the house an open and airy feel. For example, they made use of floor to ceiling windows, they angled the roof up and out towards the valley and they created a below-grade garage which gives the impression of a taller building.

On the other hand, this beautiful single family home is situated on the East Bank of the Elbow river but the river valley view can only be enjoyed from the front porch. Then, adding one more restriction for the architects to deal with. The response to that was to create a large covered front yard and create privacy screens along the sidewalk.

In addition to this, the form of the house has two divergent expressions. One is the expansive space of the living area with its floor to ceiling windows and an expressive roof. The other is a more architecturally subdued linear form that contains the group of smaller rooms, such as the den and bedrooms. Between these two contrasting forms, lies the entrance to the house. Once insides, the interior is bright, airy and open towards the outside all while maintaining a comfortable and intimate ambiance.

The Architecture Design Project Information:

Britannia House for open, airy feel by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc
Indeed, the drive down garage gives the impression of a taller building without disregarding the height restrictions.

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Britannia House for open, airy feel by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc
Despite the string height restrictions, the Britannia Residence doesn’t look or feel limited in any way.

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The Britannia House has a large backyard surrounded by fences and privacy walls.

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The private rooms of the house overlook the backyard and have a more sheltered and subdued design
Britannia House for open, airy feel by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc
The entrance is positioned between the public and the private sections of the house.

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Britannia House for open, airy feel by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc
The general design approach was to center the outdoor functions towards the back of the house in favor of more privacy.
Britannia House for open, airy feel by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc
The living areas framed by windows and sliding doors on almost all sides and has a very open and exposed feel.

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The communal areas are all combined into a single large space on one side of the Britannia House.
Britannia House for open, airy feel by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc
The interior design and decor are simple and subdued, putting an emphasis on the views.

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Britannia House for open, airy feel by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc
Large windows reveal beautiful views over the river valley and the backyard.

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Britannia House for open, airy feel by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc

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Britannia House for open, airy feel by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc

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Britannia House for open, airy feel by Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc

The Britannia House Gallery:

Text by the Architects: The Britannia Residence sits atop the east bank of the Elbow River in southeast Calgary, Alberta. Architecturally, the residence challenges traditional planning typologies of private and open spaces within a single-family dwelling. In many contemporary neighborhoods, the preference for family outdoor living is toward the more private back yard, as opposed to prioritizing the front porch as was done in the past.

Photo credit: David Troyer| Source: Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc

For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: 1900 11 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 3G2, Canada
– Tel: +1 403-230-0601
– Email: moc.erutcetihcranamraguhs@ofni

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