When designing a living area extension
for a period home, the issue of harmony is
always likely to arise. One way forward is
to simply celebrate the difference, letting
the add-on stand out in bold contrast to
the classic lines of the original home.
This 1920s cottage with its prim white
weatherboards and traditional hip roof
was charming and cheerful prior to this
renovation. However, space was limited.
The young family required an extension
that would give them room to breathe and
a better connection to the rear garden.
Above: An historic cottage at the front gives way
to a new contemporary living and master bedroom
volume at the rear – the essence of this dramatic
renovation and extension project by architecture
firm Box. While the contrast between traditional
and modern is played up overall, proportionally
the old and new are in balance. The scale of the
extension matches that of the existing residence.
Left: Spot the time difference – an important part of
the project, the garage is also a new addition. But
unlike the rear add-on, this is designed to match
the cottage, as both are seen from the street.
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