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Newlands in Chislehurst, Kent

OUR INVOLVEMENT

Architecture

Project Outline

Two storey rear extension, single storey side extension, first floor extension over existing bungalow including roof accommodation to form part two/three storey dwelling with elevational alterations.

The site falls within the Chislehurst Conservation Area, it is surrounded by various Statutory and Locally Listed Buildings.

We obtained planning approval for two very different schemes for this site: originally, for the demolition of the existing bungalow and the erection of a new 2.5 storey dwelling with basement and a triple garage, which was then sold to its current owners who came up with a very different idea and wanted to keep the structure of the existing bungalow but extend it significantly. We kept the ground floor masonry structure and opted for SIP panels for the structure of the first and second floors. We added insulation and timber cladding to the exterior to give the building a contemporary look.

We arranged the accommodation around a central atrium with the main staircase leading to the upper floor and a large skylight to bring natural light to the middle of the house. To make use of the large loft space covering the extended footprint we created a vaulted ceiling over the master bedroom, added a gallery to the children’s bedrooms and extended the atrium over all three floors.

Two storey rear extension, single storey side extension, first floor extension over existing bungalow including roof accommodation to form part two/three storey dwelling with elevational alterations.

The site falls within the Chislehurst Conservation Area, it is surrounded by various Statutory and Locally Listed Buildings.

We obtained planning approval for two very different schemes for this site: originally, for the demolition of the existing bungalow and the erection of a new 2.5 storey dwelling with basement and a triple garage, which was then sold to its current owners who came up with a very different idea and wanted to keep the structure of the existing bungalow but extend it significantly. We kept the ground floor masonry structure and opted for SIP panels for the structure of the first and second floors. We added insulation and timber cladding to the exterior to give the building a contemporary look.

We arranged the accommodation around a central atrium with the main staircase leading to the upper floor and a large skylight to bring natural light to the middle of the house. To make use of the large loft space covering the extended footprint we created a vaulted ceiling over the master bedroom, added a gallery to the children’s bedrooms and extended the atrium over all three floors.

OUTCOME

Approval at local level by delegated powers. Construction drawings were prepared followed by a smooth build, which was project managed by the Client himself.

COMMENTS

The client commented “It has without question been the largest undertaking we’ve done so far, but well worth it as the space is amazing! Thanks for all your great ideas and taking us through the whole design process!”

The client commented “It has without question been the largest undertaking we’ve done so far, but well worth it as the space is amazing! Thanks for all your great ideas and taking us through the whole design process!”