The Sunday Stuga is a Compact London Cabin Flooded With Daylight

Posted By Tafline Laylin On April 18, 2012 @ 11:06 am In Architecture,Daylighting | No Comments

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It's hard to believe that this tiny little cabin in London can pack so many programs in one small space whilst still offering its owner a comfortable and day-lit retreat. Comprised of a shower room, storage shed, garden room and an entertainment area, The Sunday Stuga designed by Liddicoat & Goldhill ^[6] has a special serrated elevation that maximizes the amount of natural light that can penetrate the surrounded building.

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A weekend entertainment area and garden shed, this compact cabin was expected to match the energy efficiency ^[7] of the client’s main home even though it is bound on three sides by massive stone walls typical of Camden Square ^[8]. This specification was achieved in part by a zig-zagging elevation that orients the entire cabin towards the south in order to achieve the best in passive solar design ^[9].

In addition to warming the Sunday Stuga, a large south-facing window on the western facade permits loads of natural light, thereby reducing the amount of mechanical assistance the building will use – particularly during chilly winters. Simple, natural materials ^[10] were used and construction waste kept to a minimum, ensuring a simple but cozy place for the client to entertain guests over the weekend.

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[6] Liddicoat & Goldhill: http://www.liddicoatgoldhill.com/work/eco-garden-room/

[7] energy efficiency: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_efficiency

[8] Camden Square: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden_Square

[9] passive solar design: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_solar_building_design

[10] Simple, natural materials: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_material

[11] Dezeen: http://www.dezeen.com/2012/04/17/designed-in-hackney-the-sunday-stuga-by-liddicoat-goldhill/

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