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Guinness Drive

Lewis Bailie Architects, Rochester, 2019

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This extension to an end-of-terrace property extends into and enjoys views of its corner garden

It replaces a conservatory which had reduced the light into the kitchen and living areas as well as obstructing views out. Two walls were removed; the rear wall of the house and a wall separating the kitchen and living areas to create one large family friendly space. The design is a timber roof supported on a masonry base, part of which forms a fireplace. Both the roof and fireplace are clearly defined and speak of the two elemental aspects of habitation - shelter (roof) and warmth (fireplace).

Red brickwork is built up to a datum which aligns with the ceiling and helps delineate the roof as a separate entity floating above the extended living area. The gap it creates with the existing house allows indirect light to filter into the plan via a 3.5m long roof light and provides a space for flue pipe to extend vertically skyward.

Photography by Adam Scott