Seafront Bungalow Remodel in Sussex | Stickland Wright

Beachfront Re-model, West Sussex

A contemporary transformation of a coastal bungalow into a multi-storey home.

This Felpham house had originally been constructed by the current owners’ father. Stickland Wright were instructed by the client to create a contemporary extension and internal alterations to modernise the building and adapt it for a growing family. The building is located a stone’s throw away from the beach with uninterrupted sea views.

Working closely with the clients, our architects developed a brief ensuring we fully understood how the home would be used by the family, ensuring a natural flow and an abundance of light. The key requirement of the design was to create an upwards extension which would enhance the existing structure and take utmost advantage of the location and spectacular views of the channel, whilst being sympathetic to the environment and with minimal impact on the neighbouring homes.

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Stickland Wright saw an opportunity to maximise this home’s prime seafront location, aligning with our clients’ vision. We secured consent for an additional floor, offering commanding southerly views across the bay. This new level also allowed for improved vertical circulation and a rebalancing of existing spaces, creating more generous rooms with stronger connections to the surrounding views.

As part of our SW+ service. we are well versed when detailing existing buildings. Working with the existing structure was a key constraint to the success of our design and to the technical development of the project, enabling the addition of a lightweight timber ‘box’, without building interventions becoming prohibitively costly. Considering detailed constraints at the outset can often define the viability of an idea.

Low energy design considered through out this project, including new windows, which unified the building aesthetic whilst also improving the building performance. As Retrofit specialists we advise clients to first aim for the ‘low hanging fruit’. These start with good maintenance, air tightness, and with windows and door performance following. Here, the extension was also designed to exceed regulatory requirement.

Seafront Bungalow Remodel in Sussex | Stickland Wright

“Simas and Nick at Stickland Wright helped us realise our dream of turning a two-storey 80s house in need of repair into a three-storey modern family home, which makes the most of a spectacular seaside location.”

“Simas was instrumental in helping us through the planning procedures to obtain all the permits needed. As a practice they are very approachable, responsive and can offer great creative solutions. Highly recommended.”

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