Bungalow Architecture + Design

Friends and followers will no doubt have noticed the absence of posts this past year, and our quietness regarding the renovation of Cambria. You may recall that our long awaited, much anticipated, and highly researched new windows and doors were about to be installed; we were tweeting and sharing pictures, and very much enjoying seeing the changes it made to the house. Unfortunately this was short lived as problems soon became all too clear. After months of negotiations, aided by an independent expert’s report, we are hopefully nearing a resolve. In the meantime, unwilling to commit to any other significant changes and somewhat wiped-out from the whole experience, Cambria hasn’t moved on any further.

What we needed was a good old pick-me-up, and that’s exactly what we got in the guise of Braun Publishing! We were contacted by author and architect Michelle Galindo, and asked if she could feature our remodelled Renway Type 60A Bungalow in their new coffee table publication: “Bungalow Architecture + Design“, a title in Braun’s ‘Masterpieces’ series – which she told us would feature a selection of the world’s best bungalows! We jumped at the opportunity, and immediately dispatched high-res images, our plot-plan graphic, and a brief description of the renovation. Just a few months later: we are now in proud possession of this rather fabulous book!…

The bungalow construction style is celebrating a revival. In the early 20th century, it became part of the American Dream in the USA. Today, bungalows combine the ingenious spatial solutions of apartment layouts with the autonomy of detached single-family homes.

Michelle Galindo

All presented bungalows have in common the fact that they satisfy the highest demands of uniqueness, comfort and design quality.

Michelle Galindo

304 pages of stunning bungalows, beautifully photographed and documented, and there among them: three spreads on our modest Mid-Century renovation. Packed with design, architecture and style ideas, this book is an excellent compendium and reference for any renovation, newbuild, or interior remodel – covering a diversity of properties to suit any appreciator of modern architecture.

Having also been contacted by a location agent keen to get Cambria on its books, as well as the BBC who had also come across our previous renovation and wanted to pick our brains regarding an upcoming TV show, it’s been the kick and inspiration we needed to get ourselves back into gear and cracking on with the job at hand. So we’re busily ordering floor samples, looking for kitchens, and mood-boarding our thoughts and ideas on Pinterest… watch this space!

“Bungalow Architecture + Design” is available on Amazon and from all good book stores. Perfect for any bungalow’s coffee table 😉