Slated House
Brief
The existing bungalow, rundown and in need of some TLC, was situated along a street of two-storey properties. The clients had lived there for a while and decided it was time for a complete overhaul and renovation in order to create a new home that worked for their young family. This ambitious project involved extending upwards to relocate all the bedrooms to the first floor. In addition, the clients were also open to a radical redesign of the property’s exterior.
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The width of the plot facilitated the creation of a generous wraparound side and rear extension, enabling the addition of a new entrance porch and a spacious main living area. Large skylights were incorporated to bring natural light into the deeper parts of the house. Relocating the bedrooms to the first floor allowed for additional flexible spaces on the ground floor, which could serve as a gym, office, or an extra bedroom for elderly parents in the future. The master bedroom at the rear features a recessed balcony, providing a private outdoor space for the parents throughout the year.
The bold elevation successfully met the clients' brief! We utilised slate, a typical roofing material, to clad the main façade of the building, while vertical larch cladding wrapped around the upper floor extension. At the rear, profiled metal sheeting created a splayed surface that seamlessly integrates with the full-width bi-fold doors, opening out to the garden. A subtler version of this design element is reflected in the balcony area of the upper-floor master bedroom.
