DESIGNER BUILDS
Paul Cashin Architects has completed
an extension to a Grade II listed
property in Twyford, near Winchester.
The original house dates from the 17th
century, although it had been
remodelled and extended during the
late 18th century. The owners wanted to
explore the potential to extend the
home for their growing family, but with
the cottage being a listed building, they
were unsure as to what they could do.
The brief was to replace an existing
lean-to and 20th century conservatory
with a new modern, contemporary
extension. The design was developed in
close consultation with the local
authority as well as their historic
environment department.The extension is accessed via a small
link portion. The link aims to have the
effect of “walking through a portal into
a seemingly different dwelling,” one
that is modern, bright, light and airy
with clean lines and white walls.
Complementary aspects were also
incorporated, such as the “strategic
placement” of windows and roof lights
in order to cast light over walls and
corners to create little nooks, replicating
the dimly lit “cubby holes” and “odd
corners” of the existing property. The
overall form of the extension is informed
by the “awkward shape and uses of the
site”, resulting in the walls not being
parallel and splaying out at different
irregular angles.Externally, black-painted timber larch
cladding is used as the primary material,
contrasting with the white painted
brickwork of the original house.
“Visual depth and distinction” has
been added to the cladding through
the articulation of the boards. The
inclusion of timber fins changes the way
shadows are cast across the external
surface. At night these are illuminated
by external lighting.
A secondary entrance to the house is
provided through a concealed door that
is finished to match the cladding. This
opens to a boot/utility room, from which
a new shower room can be accessed,
before proceeding to the new open
plan living space and dining area.A BLEND OF OLD AND NEW
TWYFORD, HAMPSHIRE
NEWS
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