A fun little project of a new deck for a friend's house that was recently recently built. The house is located on a small island in the river Thames and the deck overlooks Garrick's temple and Villa to the north, quite a view!
One of the interesting features of the new deck is the integrated gutter system that allows to collect water below the deck in a seamless fashion.
A project for a new deck to a house situated on Garrick’s Ait in the middle of the River Thames has been completed.
The new deck is stunning, and it contributes to make the most out of the beautiful existing views over Hampton including Garrick’s temple, Garrick villa and St Mary's Church.
The existing deck needed to be repaired and it was decided with the clients to remove one of the stairs that lead directly to the river.
This decision generated more space for the deck itself without the interruption of one of the stairs.
The existing handrail was replaced with a new timber balustrade with horizontal elements that is more in keeping with the nautical theme of the house and the island in general.
The new timber deck rich tones create a beautiful contrast with the striking colours of the river and the landscape in front.
Square One architects have also been involved in the detailing of the new drainage system that is concealed below the deck. This system is a more efficient and elegant way to get rid of rainwater and contributes to the simple yet beautiful look of the new deck.
The final images of the project can be seen here.