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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Heaps House

Heaps House

Heaps House

Building Conversion, Denby Dale

Not many would want to take on the task of converting a former abattoir into residential accommodation, but the owner has done just that and retained many original features creating a building conversion of two unique and highly specified holiday lets.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations

Interiors

Retaining elements of the buildings past

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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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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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