Refurbishment and Restore Issue 12 2018 | Page 59

gable façade is reappropriated as a large scale CNC stone cut pattern and exemplifies our contextual approach to the design of this project. On all our projects, sustainability is a major consideration and we take a pragmatic, fabric first approach. The highly insulated extension requires very little input in terms of heating or cooling and maintains a steady temperature within. The existing vaulted timber frame roof is fully filled with rigid insulation and the bronze roof has a warm roof construction to the exterior surface; both achieve excellent u-values. This fabric combined with good airtightness, results in low www.refurbandrestore.co.uk - 59