The clients brief was to maximise the potential of the site and existing house, whilst maintaining as much of the original house as possible.

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The proposal involved opening up the rear of the house to maximise views across the garden, relocating the garage from one side of the house to the other to allow a large kitchen family room to be created in an area that had views over the front and rear gardens, and finally adding a new floor to provide 4 new bedrooms.

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The new first floor structure is constructed from timber frame, which is light weight for the existing structure to carry and provides a high level of thermal insulation and is quick to construct.

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The front elevation is clad in cedar, which is maintenance free and will change colour with age.

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Project collaboration with WS Planning & Architecture.

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For further information contact DMS Architects.