Design Buy Build Issue 41 2019 | Page 84

Timber & Timber Frame Kebony extension transforms 20th Century Dorking home Lees Munday Architects discover authentic Kebony cladding Located in Dorking, deep in the Surrey Hills, a once traditional 20th Century house has been skilfully transformed by Lees Munday Architects into a contemporary family home, with an extension to give the property a new lease of life. Juxtaposed against the original building the architects selected Kebony, a global leader in the production of sustainable modified wood, to achieve the owner’s vision for a sustainable and family friendly home. Improving the existing gloomy kitchen positioned on the east side of the house, with no garden access, was a key priority for the architects, who were able to rework the kitchen, dining and daytime seating area to provide an open plan functional living space which embraces the sunny western aspect of the house and takes advantage of the large rear garden and spectacular view. The adjacent 84 lounge was significantly enlarged and continued the Kebony cladding along the rear elevation of the house.