Owen Reece / Architects

Derbyshire house
02 Proposed First Floor

The provision of an extra storey has delivered a master bedroom with en-suite and dressing areas for the client, allowing the existing master to be used by their grown-up children and the other 2 bedrooms for the grandchildren. Highly glazed, allowing for spacious living the new master bed is screened behind a fixed low level wall, with integrated tables and side lights to allow for uninterrupted views back towards the distant canal basin and countryside surroundings. Natural light is afforded into the shower and dressing areas via strategic roof lights to preserve the necessary privacy.

Cedar Extension
03 Garden View - Completed

The clients were willing to embrace the “outside of the box” thinking that architects can bring to the table. In this instance, we advised that the existing pebble dash and brickwork need not be replicated, instead opting to cloak the extension in a natural western red cedar, with concealed gutters and well detailed roof edgings to create a simple and clear silhouette. Rather than introducing a full width folding/sliding screen, we instead chose to balance the glass / solid wall proportions to afford a useable wall for the kitchen peninsula internally, while allowing for a generous window in the kitchen so the client can keep an eye on the kids in the garden while cooking. The builder (Luke at JCIL Builders) was also receptive to the design and was instrumental in working with us to achieve the “non-standard” details that make the project, big thanks to him and his team.

Cedar Extension
02 Long Section

Throughout design development, proportions of space, how the elements hang together and how the build goes together are explored through sections and details. This particular cross section, takes in the entrance hallway all the way through the new utility / WC spaces and into the kitchen and garden beyond. It’s not a large extension but the additional storage, functional aspect and clarity of spaces has resolved how the family now use the space.