Project Particulars

Description - Rear extension to permitted development with major internal refurbishment. Addition of a downstairs utility/ shower room.

Value - £130,000

Time Frame - 12 weeks for shell and core/ builders finish and then 5 weeks detailing interiors.

Narrative - How to re-invigorate a tired, spacious 1930s family home? By upgrading the thermal elements (utilities and windows) our journey began in future proofing the new home. A large rear extension with open plan kitchen/ diner offered a reasonable space to live and careful use of a renovated 1930s Crittal Partition allowed separation to play/ watch TV or engage with X-Box whilst allowing mum and dad to read/ cook/ entertain adjacent and still see the boys.

The client brief was clear. A new way to live with 2 boys approaching teenage years. The overhauling renewing of a tired 1920’s home was easy, the open plan addition drew experience on zonal living, using floor surfaces to help separate activity areas; but the crowning element was the original 1930 Crittal partition. Renovated and restored by hand this piece offers separation of noise but maintain transparency, the parents can cook and entertain in the light airy rear addition whilst still looking on to the sitting area, and where the kids play X-Box or watch TV.

Technical Detailing

When exploring plan level, it was apparent that a small amount of space could be taken from the garage. This allowed a designated utility zone to be created which housed a new un-vented cylinder system. Combined with a complete re-wire this (what was) tired 1930s family home is future proofed for the next 25 years.