Two-Storey Apartment, West Wittering

About the Client:
Hamish and Vivienne have retired after dedicating 40 years in advertising. Their two children and grandchildren, visit the clients bi-weekly. Hamish is an artist who has produced intriguing works utilising collage, sculptures and paint. Vivienne enjoys golf, bowls, and gardening, she has an impressive pot garden which she tends to.

The Brief:
This was my final university project where my cohort and I worked with live clients.
The aim was to design a two-storey apartment within a multi-storey building. It must include 3 bedrooms, a vast amount of storage for household and leisure equipment, an art studio and space to entertain. It must be designed to include items that they like, as well as problem solve any issues they might be facing within their current home, such as designing the home in context to where their home is.

The Design:
The inspiration was the surrounding area as well as the needs of the client. The coastal, modern
organic interior expresses their true style and functional needs as well as provide an interior which
is calming, warm and adaptable. The clients mentioned that they wanted an open plan but were
worried about accoustics and smells travelling from the kitchen, to balance this, a partition wall
with glass windows and doors permit the light to travel in and maintain openness.

The warm and light tones of wood, used in combination with black steel, sandstone, quartz, stucco and woven materials provide a happy and light atmosphere, reminiscent of being on holiday at the beach. Each space is tied together through this material palette whilst maintaining uniqueness, ensuring each space is interesting and inviting, perfect for living and entertaining.

(Made using AutoCAD, SketchUp, D5 Render)