Ringwood Cottage, Kildare

Project Type Residential

Ringwood Cottage fell into disrepair and was unoccupied for a number of years. The brief was to transform the existing structure into a contemporary family home that would maximise natural light and establish a strong connection with the surrounding landscape by opening up towards the garden and expansive farmland beyond.

The design approach sought to preserve the modest character of the original cottage while creating a clear architectural distinction between old and new. To the rear, a striking charred timber extension provides a contemporary counterpoint to the retained cottage, expressing the evolution of the building in a simple and honest manner.

The combination of an elongated site and a continuous party wall limit daylight penetration. A linear service spine, positioned in the darker zones, is paired with a light well to introduce daylight into the plan. This strategy illuminates central circulation and ancillary spaces and preserves uninterrupted views from the principal rooms to the garden and rural setting.

Planning granted 2026

Budget: N/A

BER rating: TBC

Contemporary single-storey house with large glazed openings overlooking a landscaped garden, with children playing outside.
Contemporary single-storey house with a pitched roof, large glazed openings and planting integrated into the surrounding landscape.
Open concept kitchen and living room with natural light, wood finishes, and modern furniture.
Open-concept kitchen and dining area with large windows and sliding glass door, wooden dining table with chairs, kitchen island with sink, and outdoor patio with garden view.
Modern dining room with wooden furniture, a large table with a floral centerpiece, chairs around it, and a kitchen in the background with a breakfast bar and stools.
Open-plan kitchen and dining space centred around a large island, with full-height glazing connecting the interior to the garden.
Open-plan living and dining space opening onto a covered terrace and landscaped garden through large sliding doors.
Modern living room with neutral tones, a beige sofa with decorative pillows, a round coffee table with magazines and candles, large windows with black frames, a TV mounted on a white partition wall, and a small dining area with wooden chairs and a cabinet near the balcony door.
A modern, minimalistic living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating. It features a window with natural light, a wooden surface with a glowing lamp, and contemporary furniture including a black leather chair.
Timber-lined entrance hall opening onto the garden through full-height glazed doors.
A modern home office with wooden furniture, a computer monitor, bookshelves, plants, and a record player.
A cozy bedroom with a large bed, nightstands with lamps, abstract artwork on the wall, a window with greenery outside, and a desk with a chair near the window.
A minimalist bedroom with a large bed, gray bedding, and two bedside lamps. There is a window with a view of trees, a wooden desk with books and an open notebook, and a modern art piece above the bed.
Bedroom illuminated by a rooflight and window, with a restrained material palette and minimal detailing.
Window seat overlooking a planted courtyard, creating a quiet connection between the interior and garden.
Modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower behind a sliding door, next to a large window overlooking a garden with bushes and trees.
Minimalist bathroom with a walk-in shower with glass panel, a window, a small sink, and a mirror.
Utility room with bespoke timber cabinetry, integrated storage and durable finishes.
Hallway with concealed storage and timber detailing, creating a simple and carefully proportioned circulation space.
Contemporary house combining brick, render and dark-framed glazing, set within a landscaped garden.
Contemporary house at dusk, with warm interior lighting visible through large glazed openings overlooking the garden.
Entrance sequence featuring timber detailing, glazed doors and carefully integrated exterior lighting.

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