Summary
A modern timber clad rear extension in a rural environment.
The Brief
To provide additional space, and improve the living environment, for this family located in rural Hertfordshire. The images for this project have been taken during construction and will be updated later in the Spring of 2020.
Overview
Douglas Fir timber cladding was used to wrap this new extension. A specialist translucent timber stain was then applied resulting in a softer, more tactile finish, that we felt was more appropriate in this setting compared to a render system.
"We provide contemporary design solutions that are both simple and elegant."
"We provide contemporary design solutions that are both simple and elegant."
Rear view of the extension. The layouts are shown at the bottom of this page and the external design responds to the functional requirements of the inside. To the left is a seating area and a modern window seat has been provided. To the right a new dining area will be provided with views out to the garden.
Open Corner
Left: View of open corner. The corner post is clad with a folded powder coated aluminium sheet to match the external door finish. Right: View of open corner looking towards the garden under construction.
Kitchen
The new kitchen
Other Areas
Left: window seat from outside Right: the new cantilevered window seat from inside
"We relish good design. And we love what we do."
"We relish good design. And we love what we do."
Detail of window seat
Interior
Views of interior
Construction
Left: A steel goal-post is erected to support the existing rear wall and first floor above. Right: internal view of extension with window seat opening to the right.
"We get to the heart of your unique requirements and provide a bespoke, tailored solution"
"We get to the heart of your unique requirements and provide a bespoke, tailored solution"
House before works commenced
Construction
Left: Carcass of extension completed and roof setting out underway. Right: beneath the timber cladding are battens and a breather membrane to ensure the timber remains ventilated and the building remains watertight at all times.
Concept and Design
Left: sketch plan for an early client meeting showing alterations proposed at ground floor. Right: sketch section showing proposed extension and views out.
Design elevations
Left: proposed rear elevation submitted for planning approval. Right: proposed side extension.
Layouts
Left: Existing ground floor plan. Right: Proposed ground floor plan.
