Notebook Sample – Sketches for a House: Interiors

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023 STE - AD

Notebook Sample – Sketches for a House: Interiors

A Peek at Some Sketches from the Notebook While Working on the Design of a House

The process of designing a bespoke house is a complex one, and it all starts with sketches. These sketches allow us to capture our initial ideas and concepts, and they help us to communicate our vision to our clients.

The sketches below represent just a small fraction of the many that go into the production of a single house. They show the detail and attention to craftsmanship that we bring to every project.

 

The Sketches That Bring a Bespoke House to Life

Window header with roller blind shade box and integration of the exterior timber rain screen: This sketch shows the detail of the window header, including the roller blind shade box and the integration of the exterior timber rain screen. The rain screen is a crucial part of the building’s envelope, and it helps to protect the interior from the elements.

Notebook Sketches for Architectural Design of a House - Roller Blind Shade Box and Window Header Detail

Detail Sketch of a Window Header with a Roller Blind Shade Box and Integration of the Exterior Timber Rain Screen

 

Interior cladding modules: This sketch shows the interior timber cladding modules, which are used to soften the interiors and articulate the wall surfaces. The cladding modules are made from solid timber, and they are designed to be removable for flexibility in changing spaces.

Notebook Sketches for Architectural Design of a House - Interior Wood / Timber Open Slat Cladding Detail

Interior Cladding Modules

Inclined timber ceilings with recessed lighting: This sketch shows the inclined timber ceilings with recessed lighting along the intersection. The inclined ceilings reflect the orgigami-shaped structure of the roof, and the recessed lighting provides a soft and diffused light that defines the edge of the geometry in the evening.

Notebook Sketches for Architectural Design of a House - Wood Ceiling Angled Detail with Recessed Light

Inclined timber ceilings with recessed lighting

Tile curb for a detail interfacing with glass: This sketch shows the tile curb waterproofing detail interfacing with glass. The tile curb helps to protect the glass, and the Master Bedroom on the other side of it, from moisture and damage.

Notebook Sketches for Architectural Design of a House -Bathroom Tile Curb Detail

Tile curb for a detail interfacing with glass

Over-clad swing doors and pocket sliding doors: This sketch shows the over-clad swing doors and pocket sliding doors. The over-clad doors blend seamlessly into the walls for an additional sense of privacy, and the pocket sliding doors save space when required.

Notebook Sketches for Architectural Design of a House - Wood Door Detail

Over-clad swing doors and pocket sliding doors

Notebook Sketches for Architectural Design of a House - Sliding Door

Typical Sliding Pocket Door

3D GRG origami ceiling panel concept: This sketch shows the 3D GRG ([fiber]glass-reinforced gypsum)origami ceiling panel concepts. The origami panels are a unique and eye-catching design element that can add a touch of luxury to any home.

Notebook Sketches for Architectural Design of a House - Origami Ceiling Panel Sketch

3D GRG origami ceiling panel concept

 

Notebook Sketches for Architectural Design of a House - Typical Ceiling Details

Typical Ceiling Details

 

These are just a few examples of the many sketches that go into creating a bespoke house. Off to make more!

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STE - AD

STE-AD is an architectural practice founded by Sean T Ellis, AIA in 2021 in Hong Kong. Having gained experience working for several prominent, international Architecture Firms, STE-AD was founded in order to prioritize a few key elements of Architecture: Sustainability To focus effort and research on reducing carbon footprint within Architecture and the built environment Modularity To make components of Architecture repeatable, yet customizable, to reduce cost and potentially benefit Sustainability Design To push design further and create beautiful and provocative places and objects will always be at the forefront of what we do