Challenge
Our clients wanted to extend their home to add a spacious master bedroom and ensuite, as well as a large, light-filled living-dining area that would open out to their garden. Achieving this would require a two-storey extension, but there was no precedent for such an extension in their terrace. Additionally, the first-floor extension risked blocking daylight for neighbours, further complicating planning permission. Oh, and the property was in a conservation area, meaning our design needed to be even more considered.
Approach
We designed angled walls for the first-floor extension to comply with the 45-degree rule, ensuring neighbours retained their light. We then mirrored these angled walls on the ground floor, creating a bold and dynamic design.
Solution
The two-storey extension provided a spacious master bedroom and a large living-dining area on the ground floor, with the option for a ground-floor bedroom. This creative design not only fulfilled the client's dreams but also significantly increased living space, transforming the house into a much more workable family home while maintaining good relations with neighbours, all within a conservation area.