Hill Top House

A ‘view capturing’ contemporary extension to a character rural residence.

The owners of this secluded property wanted to extend to take advantage of the panoramic views southwards across the open countryside.

The deep overhang of the roof shades the midday sun, while bespoke sliding doors and a roof light create a visual connection between inside and out and through ventilation. A fine rust coloured punctured panel to the leading roof edge blends with the existing brickwork. Generally, the materials were carefully selected to sit well with the host property, juxtaposing yet complimenting the history of the house.

Photography by James French.

 

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SERVICES PROVIDED

Stickland Wright always seek to respond to context. Lightness and openness were key in making the most of the views and creating an interesting interplay between old and new. Our design response used this interplay adding drama, whilst retaining proportion, connected views and a material palette which bedded the extension, into its setting.

Within our SW+ service we detailed every element of this large extension to perfection. Our target was for as few visual barriers as possible from inside looking out towards the countryside. The expansive glazing maximises openness, the hidden framing blending seamlessly into the floor and roof, and mirror glazed structural columns disappear against the view.  

Low energy design concepts were considered through out this project. The large area of glazing has an oversailing roof canopy to reduce overheating. There is a large mechanised roof light in the heart of plan to allow the free flow of fresh air across the ground floor and allowing the extension to be naturally ventilated as required, improving the air quality for the clients.