Introduction
Imagine someone bought an old house. List five things they would be most likely to renovate. kitchen: cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring bathroom: replacing tiles, upgrading plumbing exterior: siding, adding new landscaping, installing a new front door HVAC system: upgrading or replacing the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning electrical system: updating outdated electrical systems for safety
Task
. Look at the pictures and find the objects listed in the boxes. deck planter woodstove, hearth backsplash, floor tile ADU (accessory dwelling unit) backsplhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icN9Mtr4V7Yash ceiling beam deck floor tile hearth planter. She appears to have a deep appreciation for the house and how it allowed her to express her creativity. She takes pride in the fact that she could design art and incorporate it into her house and create a unique and personalized living space. The house is a reflection of her love for architecture and ceramic art.
Process
Watch the video again and elaborate on the points below. A. the kind of property Ren had been looking for Initially, she had been looking for a property that she could either tear down or have a significant impact on. [00:10] B. mountains and oak trees It was important for Ren to reorient the house so that it was aimed towards the mountains and oak trees, not the street [00:40] C. the house colour palette She chose Bauhaus colours: red, yellow, blue, as well as dark floor tiles and ceiling beams. [01:16] D. her art in the house She made some items for her house because she needed them but couldn’t find anything to her taste. For example, she created planters for large trees, she wanted a ceramic tower in her yard, so she built one, and she designed custom ceramic tiles for her backsplash and the hearth under the woodstove on the deck. [02:06] E. ADU She turned the garage into an ADU which she uses as her studio. [02:48]
Evaluation
What colour palette would you choose for the house? • What would you do with the house deck? • What kind of flooring would you choose for the rooms? Would you use tiles anywhere? • Would you add ceiling beams or a woodstove? Why? • Would you add an ADU? If yes, how would you use it? • Would you buy a house like this one? If yes, would it meet your needs?