'3 mews houses' by ODOS architects, dublin, ireland
images courtesy of ODOS architects


set in an industrial area of dublin city centre, 'three mews' by ODOS architects
are dwellings which from the street appear as a robust and impenetrable mass.
the cantilevered upper section is a composition of powder coated metal industrial
flooring planks, arranged in varying widths to create a rhythm and have been
periodically doubled in depth creating a moire or interference pattern.
views of foliage and tree tops coming through and over the front screen hint at what lies
beyond. it is only as you pass through the metal exterior that the warm,
light filled heart of the building is exposed. the interior of each dwelling is an
experience of color, light and shadow.



(left) back of house
(right) patio off of bedroom


sustainable elements such as a grey water harvesting system and a boiler linked
to an air to water heat pump have been incorporated into the design of each dwelling
to maximize the use of renewable energy. all external courtyards drain to this system located
below the upper courtyard to the rear of each dwelling. this harvested grey water is used
to feed the irrigation systems to all courtyard planting.



back of house



kitchen, living room and terrace



kitchen



living room



living room and connecting back patio



front facade



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level 1



floor plan / level 2



front elevation