We have been appointed to undertake a feasibility study on a semi-detached narrow workers cottage from the 1900s on Avenue Road in St Neots.  The clients require a larger kitchen space and separate seating area to the rear of their property.  In addition, one of the studies was to explore whether a two storey extension to the rear could be achieved.

It has been really important to understand the context and historical nature of the property before completing suitable studies.  The materiality is something we want to sit comfortably against the soot stained imperial brickwork.

We will keep you posted on any future developments on the scheme – here.

 

 

We thought it was time for an update on our project in Thornham, Norfolk.  The first floor extension is now watertight and secure with all necessary windows and doors installed.  The double pitched zinc roof has been completed to a fantastic standard by CEL Group.  We got to see it under the scaffold lid but once the lid was removed the zinc looked great!

The external walls are wrapped in the breather membrane and additional insulation with some elevations battened ready for the sweet chestnut cladding to be fixed in the next few weeks.  The structural glass link and bay window have been completed and the glass balustrade to the balcony will be completed at a later date.

Regarding the interiors, the alterations to form the new entrance into the extension have been commenced with finishes and decorations to be completed.  The natural light and brightness within the extension has now become more apparent and the client is really pleased with the arrangement of no direct south facing windows.  The plasterboard lining is virtually complete with the plastering will begin in the next few weeks.

We will update you of the progress as we move forward but needless to say it is taking shape!

We have been asked to create a feasibility study for a Grade II listed thatched cottage in Gamlingay.  Due to the historical significance of the building, the designs needed to be appropriate for its status and reflect the character of the property and era (eighteenth century).  The extension also needed to be subordinate to the existing property.

You can find out more about this project here.

We have undertaken a feasibility study to alter the ground floor of a four bedroom house to provide a larger kitchen, separate dining room and snug.  The existing property was previously extended and adapted, but in a way that led to the rooms becoming disconnected and dark.   We aim to rectify this and to transform the entertaining areas into a bright, airy and welcoming focal point.

More information on this project can be found here.