On the Second floor there was the insertion
of two new dormer windows, one for each
of the existing two “roof rooms”.
The style of the proposals were both
sympathetically enhancing the existing
property and in keeping with its Arts And
Crafts style roots. There were no proposed
extensions to the front elevation and it was
my intention to keep this road frontage
elevation as existing therefore not effecting
its streetscape value. Parking arrangements
and access were to remain as existing from
the front with the proposed rear alterations/
extension making the garden more
accessible to all.
The Arts and Crafts style home has distinct
characteristics and the proposed design
of the extension and alterations were to
remain in line with these architectural styles
and features.
The extension consisted of an
asymmetrical form in terms of window/
door arrangements to the left and right of
the central bay. The windows/doors are
typically cottage style with multiple panes
of glazing set in side-hung casements
matching existing.
Windows are typically set back deep within
their reveals, often by 100mm, creating
depth and shadow to elevations. On a
rendered building, windows are often set
within simple rendered openings, with soft
rather that sharp reveals. Often no lintel is
visable, as the structure is covered in render.
To throw water away from the window there
would be a rendered hood mould formed.
The proposed new dormers are to match the
existing front elevation in proportion with a
traditional Arts And Crafts catslide style.
Materials are to reflect the local vernacular
traditions of the immediate area and existing
finishes of the house in order to enhance
the properties overall streetscape value in a
whole house sense.
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