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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our client has downsized to this property but wished to add some better quality space to take advantage of the attractive outlook at the rear and also to improve the entrance frontage which has become tired.
Our client wished to increase the living area and to take advantage of the views on offer over the Ecclesbourne valley and we proposed to building over the existing double garage with a lightweight timber frame. The styling of the extension provides a timely 'facelift' to the existing bungalow.
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This project required a phased response. Initially the existing cottage was to undergo a scheme of wholesale refurbishment and modernisation in order for the clients to move in from their temporary rented home. Some of the rooms needed to be easily changed over once an extension was designed, approved and built; for instance the temporary kitchen is now the utility room.
Our brief was to create a large extension which would accommodate the main living spaces, master bedroom and a guest suite. The principle behind the concept was to orientate the structure to maximise the views over the adjacent Ogston Reservoir and surrounding woodland. This resulted in a modern, juxtaposed form, which contrasts with the original traditional stone cottage.
Our clients had been inspired by several elements of design from travelling and were keen to incorporate many such as ‘hit & miss’ timber cladding. To date, the house hasn’t generated a single energy bill after being fitted with Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar PV arrays on the roof. When the sun is shining, they are often in credit and receiving a return from the National Grid.
