Approach
The brief for this project is synonymous with extension projects and a desire for more usable space. Mid-century housing offers good sized rooms, but often contain small functional kitchens separated from other areas, reflecting fashions of the era. The orientation of the house and small south facing garden required an holistic approach to the design, which included replacing the garage, and reworking the entry porch. The result creates generous spaces with rooms for home working, dining and living, a new utility, kitchen and bike store, and direct access to the garden.
Design
The chamfered alignment of the new extension avoided concealing and overshadowing the garden space and neighbours aspect too. This arrangement also help protect south facing windows for a portion of the day, whilst avoiding unwanted corners internally. The use of agricultural materials and blackened exposed timber embodies a relaxed garden aesthetic overlooked by the main living spaces.
Interior design
The internally exposed diaphram roof structure lined with ply enhanced the ceiling creating an elevated natural character to the new spaces. Structurally opening up the corner of the existing house allowed a descrete column to be incorporated in the design for economy. Door heights were raised and celings lifted to disguise the transition between new and existing.
