A side and rear extension to a 1930s bungalow to provide a new kitchen, dining and family room, utility and converted garage.
The project transformed the small rear kitchen into a new spacious, south-facing extension with large folding doors and window looking over the garden.
The low-pitched, angled roofs of the extension reflect the roof of the original house.
The window heads in the extension are also angled in line with the roof pitches.
The distinctive red-coloured tiles of the original roof of the house are retained, preserving the distinctive character of the house. Originally made in the Netherlands, these tiles cannot be replicated with modern replacements. The roof was insulated between and under the rafters to achieve this.
The floor level of the original house was about 700 mm above the garden level which created a disconnection between house and garden.
The floor level of the extension is dropped down 2 steps, connecting on the same level to a terrace via folding sliding doors.
The extension roof creates sloped ceilings inside, with glazing and roof lights providing lots of natural light from several directions.
The Bathroom is lit by two large roof lights so it is flooded with natural light even though it is in the middle of the house. The warmth of fluted oak cabinetry contrasts with cool pale green tiles.