Extension & Alterations, Herts. Extension Area: 4.8 m2
One of the smallest extensions I’ve ever done, but also one of the most successful in terms of improving flexibility, functionality and property value. Very ‘forensic’ and ‘tight grain’ design, 100% bespoke, resulting from close survey of the existing house and analysis of options to arrive at the ‘right’ scale of intervention.
Existing layout – crappy kitchen & use of space. This existing kitchen was definitely the low point in this otherwise nice house. The layout was of little practical use and offered little connection with the lovely mature gardens or distant panoramic views. Not contributing much to family life at all.
I proposed we open up the existing kitchen by removing all internal [loadbearing] partitions] and add a new projecting bay window to take full advantage of the views. We moved the utility space into the unused existing garage [with new children's play room in the loft] and formed a new asymmetric glazed link between house & garage that and really connects with the garden and floods the space with natural light.
