Jasmine House, Small Dole

The Project

The existing bungalow was tired and did not take advantage of the large garden space and the views to the rear. The size and shell of the property was for the best part in good condition, so the goal was to retain the essence of the property and to add to it by extending upwards making the building recognisable along the street.

From the front, the building has a striking glazed central section to break up the solid side parts and uses touches of timber cladding to bring life to the front façade. To the rear, a large central element was added using glazing to allow fantastic views out onto the rear garden and to flood light deep into the house.

Project Details

Design Challenge

The client wished to carry out quite an extensive renovation on the property but, as with any project, the budget was still central to our considerations. In order to reduce build costs, the foundation footings of the existing building were in good condition so much planning and thought went into reusing and enhancing these. In addition, the upper levels were built in timber frame and the materials chosen were all suitably designed to work under these conditions. The rear gable being a key standalone feature was built as an independent structure to tackle the structural considerations we had.