peter legge associates: connemara
‘connemara’ by peter legge associates, connemara, ireland all images © sean breithaupt + yvette monahan photography all images courtesy peter legge associates
dublin-based practice peter legge associates have completed ‘connemara’, a reconstruction of two degraded cottages in connemara, ireland into a single family residence. positioned within the rural countryside, the vernacular structures are constructed with stacked stone, similar to the low lying stone walls which run through the bucolic landscape of rolling hills. serving as the main entrance, a void between the staggered footprints are linked with a transparent enclosure allowing views towards both the irish sea and the twelve pins, the inland mountain range in the distance. mimicking the roof pitch of the original houses, the steel and glass framed enclosure contains the vertical circulation, a stair formed with concrete treads which are secured within the adjacent exterior walls.
with views of the coast, the kitchen and dining area area bordered with glass bi-fold doors which may be opened to connect with the outdoors. additional smaller windows within the thick stone walls allow daylight to enter the interior from the east and west while the bedroom and bath of the upper level are illuminated with skylights oriented towards to ocean.
view of the irish sea
approach to residence
entry facade
staggered placement of two cottages is connected with a glass enclosure
dining area’s glass doors closed
dining area’s glass doors open
view towards the ocean from the kitchen
kitchen
void between the cottages becomes the central stair
portal to living area
fireplace
(left) upper level corridor between the cottages (right) bedroom
bathroom
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level 1
section
elevation
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Well’ done! Classic
Beautifully and tastefully done.
Just Great. The Real Life. I dream every day about this kind of place. this kind of life.
Is this a 2nd home? Fireplace is a missed opportunity. Pre-interior design?
This house is in Connemara, on Ireland’s west coast, and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, not the Irish Sea. The Irish Sea is to Ireland’s east coast and separates Ireland from Britain.
Stuff ‘the pedantics’. An absolute vision. I am gobsmacked – well done PLA
I am going to live there. Yes, I am. It’s true. Just ask the Sula Sidhe.
bravo! absolutely gorgeous.
Really good!
Is there, by any chance, a detail of the connection between glass roof and the stone facade available?
Well done. Interior is very nicely finished and perfectly suited to the lacation. Love the fireplace.
beautifully conceived and executed
I wonder how long they had to wait to take those pictures. Weather like that in Connemara happens maybe twice or three times a year! 😉
Gorgeous. So clean and bright and open! How much?
As an Irish designer studying abroad, this project fils me with pride. Quality work and a beautiful home.
beautiful~!
Uninspiring, insipid design that doesn’t use the setting. Another blight on the landscape for years to come.
why are the thumb-press door latches 5 feet above the floor? Ergonomically awkward. Why are the door lintels not resting on the stone, especially when the small wood lintel over the fireplace so long? Scale of project is excellent.
Perfect simplicity and unspoiled landscaping. Really wonderfully thought through.
My little-big dream;)