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Paul Cashin Architects have completed a
extension to a Grade II listed property in
the village of Twyford, near Winchester.
Marshall House dates back to the 17th
century, although it was remodelled and
extended during the late 18th century.
The brief was to replace an existing
lean-to and 20th century conservatory
with a new contemporary extension.
“The design was developed in close
consultation with the local authority, in
order to respect the existing property and
work to achieve a positive planning
outcome,” said the architects.
The extension is accessed via a small
link that provides a “clear distinction
between the old and new structures.” The
design concept is centred on “the idea of
contrasts.” The link has been designed to
give the effect of “walking through a
portal into a seemingly different dwelling,
that is modern, bright, light and airy with
clean lines and white walls.”
Externally, timber larch cladding was
used as the primary material. This was
painted black with a heavy duty, long-
lasting barn paint. The black finish of theextension contrasts with the white painted
brickwork at the rear and side of the
original house. The external colour palette
of both structures “is in opposition to the
reality of the interior spaces.”
The architects commented on the design
of the building’s exterior: “Although
timber cladding is a fairly standard,
commonplace material, visual depth and
distinction has been created through the
articulation of the boards.” The inclusion
of timber fins changes the way shadows
are cast across the external surface during
the day, while at night, these are
illuminated by external lighting.
A secondary entrance to the house is
provided through a concealed door that
was also finished to match the cladding.
Windows and roof lights have been
strategically placed in order to cast
light over walls and corners in the
extension to create “little nooks and
private views.” The overall form is
informed by the “awkward shape and
uses of the site,” resulting in the walls not
being parallel in plan and splaying out at
different, irregular angles.A key industry event, the Structural
Timber Awards is hailed by the
organisers as “a celebration of
innovation, best practice and expert-
ise in timber technology.” Taking
place on 9 October at the NEC,
Birmingham, the awards will
showcase “innovative solutions and
ground-breaking developments” from
across the UK timber industry.
With over 200 entries representing
“outstanding, pioneering projects,
products and people” this year’s
panel of award judges have report-
edly had a tough job shortlisting
entries for each category. “The judges
have been overwhelmed with the
high standard and variety,” said the
organisers.
The finalists for this year’s awards
can be found at http://www.structuraltim-
ber awards.co.uk/2019-finalists.
The awards will be presented to the
at a high-profile dinner that is hoped
to attract over 550 “national business
leaders and high profile decision
makers” from across the construction
industry. The organisers report that
half the tables have already sold, so it
is shaping up to be a big networking
event in the industry calendar.
To book tickets to the Structural
Timber Awards please visit
http://www.structuraltimberawards.co.uk2019 Structural
Timber Awards
finalists are
announced
AWARDSPaul Cashin Architects’
cladding of contrasts
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