A 3 storey side extension to a Late Victorian House replaces an existing garage extension, to create an enlarged family home. The house is focussed around a kitchen and dining[...]

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A 3 storey side extension to a Late Victorian House replaces an existing garage extension, to create an enlarged family home. The house is focussed around a kitchen and dining space which connects directly to the main living spaces of the existing house, providing a more lateral arrangement to the house, whilst enhancing the visual relationship to its? surroundings.
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With a distinct mix of building styles in the local area, the overall ambition was to create a contemporary home that would not only relate to the existing house in terms of light, space and volumes, but also to respect the character of the Conservation area. The design has developed from a response to both the existing constraints and problems caused by a previous 2 storey side extension, together with consideration of the client?s requirement for better quality and more efficient living accommodation.
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The internal plan of the existing extension sat awkwardly with the main house and garden, limiting the usefulness of the constructed area and the flexibility and needs of the client. It was demolished and replaced with a new 3 storey extension.
The design seeks to maximise the access and integration with the main house, whilst adhering to the floor levels dict...