Private Residence Portobello, Portobello, Ireland. Architect: ODOS, 2005. View through extension to front door.

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The overall form of the new return is in essence a remodelling of the traditional return structure, taking it's basic shape and applying to it contemporary materials and design. On entering the front door a visual line is established though the building, drawing one towards the new kitchen/dining area and on into the courtyard. The revised and extended return now mediates between the existing house and external volumes, the contrast re-establishing the worth of the period home and stating the value of the new.

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