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Garden room extension
This single storey rear extension improves the visual and physical connection between the house and the garden whilst providing additional living space to compensate for the loss of space that was taken up by the provision of a comfortable office space for our client who works from home on a regular basis. Previously the property had no doors on the rear elevation, only windows. Also the floor level of the property was set approximately 1 meter higher than that of the garden. The extension, which has a floor level lower than that of the house, bridges the level difference with external steps allowing access from the extension to the garden. Within the extension the consistent ceiling height spanning between old and new gives the internal space a light and airy feel whilst the tall openings serve to maintain views of the garden from the kitchen and dining room. The splayed wall of the extension was implemented to allow greater privacy for both our client and the adjoining neighbour. The original brick outbuilding was adapted and incorporated into the design to form a practical utility area whilst enabling access from front-to-back without the need to pass through the living spaces.
Extension to ‘Sophie’s House’
A change in our client’s circumstances meant that they were now the occupants of the house that we had originally designed for their daughter in the garden of their former family home. Having lived in the house for some time they had realised a desire for a separate living room and additional wardrobe space for the master bedroom. They also wished to improve the only first floor bedroom to provide more comfortable accommodation for children and grandchildren who visit regularly. Our approach sought to maintain the visual integrity of the original house with the addition of a ‘projecting box’, a contrasting architectural form in matching materials. The extension features strategically placed openings to take advantage of views of the beautiful garden and forms a south-facing courtyard. Internally the extension creates a well-proportioned space in which our client can relax when their assistance as grandparents is not required!
Panoramic garden room extension
This small but effective addition to a circa 1970’s house was inspired by the recently implemented landscaping scheme which features interesting angled patios and raised beds in a clean, modern style. The concept for the extension was to harmonise with the landscape designer’s stylistic approach and this is reflected in the plan form and the volume of the garden room. The shape of the extension coupled with the sloping ceiling created some design challenges in particular in relation to the construction of the roof as the height at which it abuts the walls changes gradually almost all the way around the perimeter which adds to the interest of the space internally. The extension provides our client with a comfortable dining space with an unobstructed panoramic view of the garden where previously the visual connection was rather limited. Through the incorporation of transparent corners views from other rooms with a garden facing aspect are largely maintained thereby reducing the impact of the extension on our clients enjoyment of such spaces.
Extension to Listed Building
This Listed building and former Courthouse had been converted to a small house and extended at lower ground level to the rear with a timber and glazed addition incorporating living accommodation. We were appointed to look at converting an existing loft space adding additional bedroom accommodation, but a pre-application process revealed this would not be supported. Therefore, alternative options were presented and a side extension proved to be the preferred option. The new addition aims to be diminutive with accommodation tucked into an under-croft level, appearing single-storey from the street. The architecture is also modern in style and broken away from the existing, but utilizing similar materials for visual continuity.
Arts and Crafts addition
Our clients had recently purchased a large detached property with an annexe building at the rear of their garden. They wanted to make this little building work for them and help fund extensions and improvements to their new home. The annexe was formerly a golf house ancillary to a golf course which had long since been developed as a housing estate. The main house itself is a well-proportioned arts and crafts home with original features of the period, but lacking in modern facilities to service large reception spaces. Our design for both buildings seeks to reference the materiality of the principle house, with its red clay-tile roofing, but eschewing vertical mullioned glazing and instead utilizing large-format modern versions.
Hillside extension
Our clients had recently purchased this mid-century gem with jaw dropping views overlooking the Derwent valley to the rear. The existing house is upside down, with bedroom on the lower level and clings to a steep slope with the rear garden a further level down. Space to the side of the house presented the most obvious location for an extension, replacing a dilapidated patio area. We designed a two-storey extension to tone in with the modern architecture, with large-format glazing to the south overlooking the valley and access out at lower-ground level from the master suite to a new terrace area.
New Garage & social space
Our client needed additional space to house their growing car collection and has taken the opportunity to provide additional ancillary space from which they can enjoy far-reaching reservior views.
New single storey dwelling
We have a long history with this site having initially obtained approval for a 2 storey scheme following an appeal process. Since then the site has changed hands and we have been retained to develop a modern single storey scheme which will sit nicely on this leafy riverside plot.
Extension to Stone cottage
We were asked to assist in the resolution of a regularisation issue in relation to landscaping works which had already commenced but also to develop a scheme that will rationalise the layout of this previously extended cottage and provides open plan space with a greater amount of light and connection to the garden.