1930s House - Dartmoor.

The 3 part brief was to design and build a distinctive 2-storey extension to the gable end of this detached home using contemporary materials, a single storey oak framed garden room to overlook private gardens and stunning views of the moor and a new entrance hall and porch to replace the existing UPVC conservatory.

Planning was also obtained for a new double garage and store but it was decided not to proceed with this aspect of the project at the present time.

In order to satisfy Teignbridge District Council Planning Authority, the 2 storey extension has been set back from the front edge of the existing elevation and the ridge height is lower to ensure that the main house remains the dominant building.

The extension uses vertical oak boards to the first floor with the vertical emphasis continuing in the windows. A corner window makes the most of the views and double doors open onto a dramatic steel and glass balcony.

The green oak framing will be left to weather to a natural silvery-grey finish. The roof and sub-cills to the new windows have been finished in natural slate, matching the detail on the existing house.

The garden room is an impressive open space with a long glazed wall facing the private garden and a rendered rear wall to the more public side of the house. There is a contemporary log burning stove to add character and warmth.

The generously sized entrance hall is accessed from a green-oak framed porch which protects the new oak front door from the elements.

Oak Framed Garden Room

The Project was to build a single storey green oak framed garden room to the side of the existing kitchen to include kitchen/dining and garden room.

The existing window to the kitchen was removed and the opening widened to create an open plan living/dining and kitchen area.

The beautiful natural slate flooring is laid over underfloor heating keeping the walls free of clutter.

The new green oak framed extension has a beautiful vaulted ceiling plastered behind the exposed oak beams and purlins.

A good sized roof light lets plenty of natural light into the new kitchen area.

This stunning oak framed structure has plenty of glazing to make best use of views out to the lovely garden.

Purpose made oak joinery gives a high quality feel to the interior.

 New House Incorporating Green Oak Frame Barn Room

The Property is a replacement dwelling on the edge of a village with panoramic views over the Teign Valley.

The Design consisted of a "T" shaped 2-storey timber frame with a single storey, oak barn room.

The House has a 2-storey entrance hall with an oak stair and rooflights flooding the area with natural daylight.

Feathered Edge cedar boarding was used to clad the upper level with lime render on the ground floor. 

The kitchen, dining room and living room are open plan, opening out into the "Carpenter Oak" barn room. This space has plenty of glazing to make best use of the panoramic views, 2 pairs of double doors open out onto the sun terrace.

Modernist House  Refurbishment  & 2-Storey Extension

The Original House was a modernist, flat roofed single storey villa with an unattractive 2-storey addition to the rear.

There are Fantastic Views to the north and a new 2-storey extension was designed to make best use of these, whilst also keeping to the spirit of the original 1950's design.

High Performance timber windows were used throughout the old and new to create continuity and a large door to the living room provides a dramatic opening to the garden. 

The Sweeping Wing-like Roof to the extension was finished in a high performance weatherproofing material which was finished in a patinated copper colour. The existing roof was insulated and recovered in the same material but with a grey colour finish.

The 2-storey Extension contains 2 bedrooms with en-suite, 1 additional bedroom, a bathroom and 2 studies. This new structure is linked with the original by way of a glazed stairwell.

A Small Extension adjoined the open-plan kitchen area. Together with the extension to the rear this was constructed from SIPS panels (Structurally Insulated Panel System) by Kingspan. This meant that it was largely pre-fabricated off-site.

The Whole House was fitted with Osma underfloor heating and oak flooring to keep walls free of radiators and create a clean contemporary finish.   

                                          (Photographs courtesy of Tony Timmington.)

Spinney Lodge

Spinney Lodge is a red brick house in the commuter heartland of Berkshire. A new oak framed wing was added to provide additional accommodation for the family.

The Black Painted weather-boarding provided a contrast to the red brick. The new "L" shaped plan created a courtyard to the front of the house.

The Dramatic Double Height oak frame encloses the living area on the ground floor. The first floor is reached via a curved stair rising to another galleried area. The glass and steel provide a very clean contemporary feel to the space.

There Is A Master Bedroom and en-suite to the rear and another child's bedroom over the new garage within the roof space.

The existing old, rotten verandah and narrow concrete patio were removed and replaced. The new structure is constructed of white painted Douglas Fir  atop beautiful granite saddle stones. The timber design relies on the "grip" of the timber cover board to hold the glass as opposed to a proprietary system where the glass clips in. The new patio is paved with natural stone slabs extending out into the garden.