This Arts and Crafts semi-detached house was compromised by a family bathroom crudely formed from part of the master bedroom and a tiny rear bedroom.
On this tight site we designed a two-storey side extension in a complimentary style. The new extension contained a new family bathroom and enlarged rear bedroom at first floor level and new wc, utility room, office and side entrance at ground floor. Internal alterations created an enlarged kitchen/dining room
Our client required a larger kitchen and additional living space in their 1960’s detached dwelling.
In a simple full-width single-storey rear extension we provided a large open-plan kitchen/breakfast/living area. A new utility room and ground floor wc/shower room were created within the existing building.
This large Victorian semi-detached house had a small kitchen/dining room located in an original two storey rear extension. An underused north-facing strip of garden ran between this and a garden wall shared with the neighbour.
We designed a side/rear extension providing a large kitchen/dining room with an eight metre wide bi-fold door arrangement. The angled plan form turns the rear elevation into the afternoon sun, creates a triangular external courtyard area and minimises the effect of the extension on the attached neighbour.
“We had put off building our extension for some years partly because of the anticipated challenges and upheavals that it would entail. I am pleased to say we have been delighted with both the outcome and the experience of working with Simon.
We had a rough idea of what we wanted but were not fixed in how this should be built. We found Simon an excellent architect to work with in this respect and enjoyed sitting down at the kitchen table with him and pen and paper and talking through different ideas. His final suggestion for the design, which exploited some flexibility in the planning rules, was inspired.
We were also pleasantly surprised by the hassle free nature of the build. Simon managed all interaction with the builders including dealing with the inevitable things that go wrong. I was relieved to leave this to a specialist who we could trust to be on our side. The resulting extension has been a very great pleasure to live in and is much commented on by visitors to the house.”
Chris and Anna
The owner of this 1950’s end-of-terrace dwelling required additional living area and a new master bedroom.
In a new two-storey side extension we provided a music room at the ground level and master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite at the first floor. The roof over the master bedroom is vaulted and incorporates remote-controlled rooflights. A gallery over the dressing/en-suite area is accessed via a space-saver staircase and provides a tranquil retreat area. Externally we replaced the plastic weather-boarding with render and added a single-storey zinc-roofed garden room with wood-burning stove.
This Victorian house on a corner plot required a new larger kitchen/dining room with good connection to the rear garden
We designed a split level ‘wrap around’ rear/side extension. The kitchen area sits at the same level as the ground floor of the existing house and a glazed canopy covers the stepped approach to the new ‘back’ door. The dining area is at a lower level to provide easy access to the rear garden via bi-fold doors. The sash windows, stone cills and slate grey zinc roof compliment the external finishes of the original house.
“We knew that we wanted to extend the back of the house to make a family kitchen – but that’s all we knew. We had never taken on a building project before, and so were looking for some professional help. Roy listened to our thoughts, made some excellent suggestions and helped to crystallise our design. Although our builder was great, Roy’s expertise and experience ensured that everything was done ‘right’. The end result is more than we had imagined at the start, and the process was as stress free as possible. We would unreservedly recommend Reigate Architects to anyone in a similar situation”.
James and Fiona
Our client required additional space for dining.
This building sits in a Conservation Area. The semi-circular plan form of the new dining area effectively links the existing kitchen and living rooms whilst allowing the smallish garden to flow around the sides of the extension. The tall glazing, minimal structure and low window cills combine to give the impression of sitting in the garden. The design incorporates a built-in seat for dining and is finished with a zinc roof.
“It was great working with Reigate Architects on our rear ground floor extension. We had our own ideas and desires which they realised within the practical and financial limitations every project has. The process was precisely managed and the relationship with our preferred builders encouraged a positive and efficient work ethic completing on time and on budget. Our new space has completely transformed how we use the whole house and we are grateful to their expertise.”
Ray
A new rear kitchen/dining room was required together with a new ground floor wc and utility room.
We designed a dramatic angled single-storey rear extension incorporating a full-width strip of rooflights. The slender columns and full width, full height sliding door arrangement provides a lightness of structure and maximum visual connection to the garden.
Our client required a new kitchen/dining/living space and additional bedroom accommodation.
In a ‘Russian-Doll’ form we designed a modern rear extension arranged over three levels finished in render with a zinc roof. At lower ground floor level a full-width rear extension provides new kitchen/dining/living space with good connection to the garden. At first floor level a similar, smaller, extension provides space for a relocated family bathroom- thus freeing-up additional bedroom space in the host dwelling. At second floor level a still smaller dormer extension provides additional headroom and light to the existing staircase and attractive views to the North Downs.
Our client required a larger kitchen/dining/living room in a new rear extension. We were initially appointed to obtain building regulation approval for a previously designed rectangular ‘orangery’ type building.
During discussions with the client we suggested that an alternative fully-glazed ‘quarter-circle’ arrangement would better allow the rear garden to wrap around the new building and also give attractive views to the North Downs. The overhanging roof contains a wide secret gutter which provides shading from high sun angles and reduces the apparent thickness of the heavily insulated roof. Our designer client (www.experiencedesign.co.uk) has executed a chic interior design scheme that fully complements the building form.
This house in a Conservation Area had been previously extended with an unimaginative flat-roofed box. Our client required a new kitchen/dining/living area and new utility room.
Using the footprint of the existing extension as a starting point we proposed a new lead-covered pitched roof incorporating roof-lights. The new roof extends out over the garden elevation to create a verandah to new bi-fold doors. This roof also continues around the side elevation to cover an existing bay window and to create a new entrance porch to the front door. Internal walls were removed to create an attractive new kitchen/dining/living area well connected to the rear garden.