Boghall House

The overall aim was to repurpose the disused space defined by the existing stone walls of a former coal store to the rear of the property.

The design is a highly sensitive and bespoke intervention which involves delicately inserting a new structure within the existing stone walls. A new asymmetric hipped zinc roof hovers lightly above a glazed clerestory, separating the traditional stonework from the new addition above and neatly tying the intersecting roofs together. Quartz zinc is adopted to ensure that a contemporary but appropriate aesthetic and colour palette is achieved, while the hipped form references the existing lead-clad roof over the adjacent bay window.

Internally the new home office space is open to the pitch of the asymmetric hipped roof, creating a unique spatial experience with a lofty internal feel. The roof is crowned with a rooflight that abuts the existing stone gable, washing the wall with light and accentuating the texture of the stonework. The clerestory glazing allows light to flood the space while also ensuring a high level of privacy. Two small existing openings from the former coal store are retained and infilled with new windows, providing views out from the office desk.

A new purpose-made oak bookcase which separates the office from the vestibule and features a secret door was installed, ensuring that the working area remains completely hidden from visitors upon arrival. The bookcase and office desk were expertly crafted from oak veneer plywood by local joinery craftsmen, and contribute greatly to the highly bespoke, crafted and detailed nature of the project.