The existing house has undergone many
changes during its lifespan and the
building’s four elevations are varied in
character and style. It was in this context
that we looked to create an addition that
was clearly of its time but would continue
the tradition of the building’s evolving
history and materiality. The design thus
strives for a ‘contextual modernism’.
The design concept is based on a sketch
of the house circa 1836 that shows a
cluster of pitched roof forms which have
been removed over time. The footprint of
the extension is located on the original
foundations of these previous structures
and reinstates the historic courtyard.
The roof is constructed from an oak glulam
frame and clad in a bronze standing seam
that has a beautiful weathered texture
that compliments the earthy hues of the
red brick and stone on the main façade.
The roof design features two triangular
rooflights which bring light deep into the
plan. The hipped roof echoes the form of
the single storey bakery building on the
opposite side of the courtyard.
The dining and living spaces are defined
by the structural layout and vaulted roofs
of the two bays formed by the six oak
columns. The kitchen is located at the rear
under the original roof structure which has
also been vaulted and in so doing reveals
the existing chimney breast which was
repaired and restored.
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