
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
Architect: Fieldwork Architects
Fit Out: V&V Builders & Stonemasons
Sector: Residential
Partners: Lucent, LightGraphix,
WISHING WELL, JERSEY
This contemporary home on Jersey's west coast sits on St Ouen's Bay and features an upside-down layout. Constructed of local granite and rammed earth, the materials tie the building to its beautiful yet rugged surroundings.
The lighting scheme we developed supports the overall design intent through considered and refined decorative fixtures that add subtle layers of light and character. Made from paper, oak and porcelain, they move to blown glass, cast glass and aged brass where greater durability is needed, complementing the finishes used across the interiors. Discreet architectural lighting softly accentuates rich textures and muted tones, such as the exposed internal rammed-earth walls.
Lighting controls have been kept simple with traditional switches and dimming, and PIR-activated low-level night lights aid navigation in circulation areas. Externally, perimeter lighting can be switched from key entrances and an astronomical time clock controls lighting to the landscaping and extended driveway. Luminaires were carefully chosen for their suitability to the coastal location, with copper wall lights and bollards developing a natural patina from the sea air.
For more on Fieldwork Architects' design, Wallpaper* has featured the project – you can read it here.
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