On the Don

On the Don

On The Don

A unique approach to a bungalow extension, Penistone

Balanced on the edge of the valley, this bungalow extension transforms a modest stone cottage in this South Yorkshire conservation area. The design reorientates the building to take advantage of the marvelous views down the valley, capture the southern sun and really utilise this dramatically sloping site. Subtle earthy tones and shingle clad ‘tree house’ balconies nestle the building into its woodland setting. The scheme provides an open plan living area, kitchen/ diner and an additional 2 bedrooms, nearly tripling the size of the original dwelling but managing to remain modest and respectful to the bungalow by utilising the sloping site. And all this within a super insulated air tight fabric

Services

Sketch Design, Scheme Development, Building Regulations, Self Build

A Facelift

This project turned a modest stone cottage into something totally unique and contemporary, by adding a rear extension it changed the focus to the views of the river valley and by adding a porch it gave the building a street presence.

Sloping Site

A dramatically sloping site down to the river below posed problems in terms of foundations and access.

Two Faces

The rear of the building can be viewed from across the valley, the leaf green render and cedar clad balconies were designed to blend with the trees on the valleys sides

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Ivy Farm Extension

Ivy Farm Extension

Ivy Farm

A contemporary conservatory, Doncaster

A contemporary conservatory maybe; several solutions were explored that would complement the original house yet create something a little bit different. A leaf coloured render and glass combine to set the extension into its countryside setting. DSA will consider the internals of even the smallest projects.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Building Regulations, Tender, Contract Administration

Glazing

High specification aluminium bi fold doors and roof glazing.

Interior

Interior design of shelving and radiator

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Bruce Lodge

Bruce Lodge

Bruce Lodge

Character home, Barnsley

Many people admired this quaint little ‘ginger bread’ house near Barnsley; the owner with some careful and expensive stone detailing has transformed it into a modern character home, doubling the size but ensuring it matched and complimented the original in every way.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations

Stone Detailing

The key to the success of the project was matching in the coursing of the stone walls and also the stone masons skill in matching the mullion, header and sill detail work.

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Well Hill Lane

Well Hill Lane

Well Hill Lane

Cottage Extension, Thurgloand

The key to doubling the size of this small cottage was making it seem as though it had not been extended at all, the design and stone detailing of the cottage extension being a perfect match with the original.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations

Planning Restrictions

Due to a planning limit on the size of the extension the spaces had to be carefully planned.

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Langsett

Langsett

Langsett

Open Plan Extension, Peak District

Set on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this extension had to comply with the strict planning rules of the park while capturing the views over the reservoir and keeping out the often inhospitable weather.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Tender, On Site

Curved Walls

Curved walls can often be used to divide up a space in a more fluid manner, allowing spaces to flow.

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Nethway

Nethway

Nethway

Glass & Steel Extension, Leeds

This large Edwardian semi detached house near Leeds has gained an ultra modern extension creating a multi purpose kitchen/ diner and day room spilling out onto the lavish gardens.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, planning, Building Regulations, On Site

Open Plan Living

This extension provides a large, light, airy room – kitchen, play space, dining area all overlooking the south facing garden, a ’day space’ for the whole family.

Contemporary Materials

Steel frame, large glass panels, sliding doors, sheltered terrace, zinc roofing and exposed stone walls combine to form a simple yet effective space.

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The Laithe

The Laithe

The Laithe

Listed Barn Conversion, Sheffield

As you can see it’s impossible to photograph this completed extension to a listed barn conversion, as it’s below the garden. Planning restrictions had prevented the owners from adding the extra rooms they required but when DSA were brought on board the client’s suggestion of going underground was brought to fruition. The entire garden was dug up and 100sqm of accommodation placed beneath.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations, Self Build

Lightwells

The plan is centred around a central lightwell and sunken terrace giving the space an abundance of light you wouldn’t think possible.

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Grove Extension

Grove Extension

Grove Extension

Outside Inside

A dark corner of the garden, shaded by oak tree and house is transformed into useful space. The bi folding doors and massive frameless glass rooflight ensure the space is always bright and light is not lost to the existing house. Swing open the folding doors and the outside is brought in with external finishes used internally, high quality astro turf and glass pebble borders flow into the garden, meaning the garden can now be enjoyed from the comfort of an armchair, white quartzite wall cladding is finished both internally and externally adding natural texture and interest.

Services

Full Architectural Services & Project Management

Internal Materials

The use of texture internally can add a depth and quality to a project that plastered walls, colour and wallpaper cannot.

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