Full house remodelling with side two storey extension, two storey rear extension, basement, garage, utility, larder, art studio, music studio, entrance hall, open plan living area with snug, reconfiguring bedrooms, en-suites and walk in wardrobes, double height entrance hall, new guest annex and remodelling house style. The brief was initially flexible on this project, then developed looking at various options. Spatial requirements and creating high-quality spaces took priority whilst balancing planning permission risk.

The subsequent design combines a light and open house with more intimate areas, all connecting around a central airy circulation space and entrance hall and maximising views across the valley and con-necting to the outside world via an extensive raised terrace. This is a good example of how development of the brief with the client’s requirements is paramount and how designing spaces isn’t just about functionality, it is also about quality of space, how the spaces con-nect and how the user moves through the spaces. I developed the design for and submitted for planning permission and negotiated with the planning department to maximise the development potential. Construction drawings were produced along with our structural engineer for obtaining building quotes and construction.

The clients are very happy with their new house.