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Sitting comfortably within one of St Albans finest conservation areas Clarence Park, is a locally listed Edwardian semi-detached property.
Despite its charming exterior with a prominent appearance within the conservation area, the existing living arrangements were not working for the family of four. The north-facing kitchen and living spaces were disconnected and lacking in natural light, so we sought a solution to create a dining area directly connected to the kitchen and a space to appreciate their garden.
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They also desired an extension that had a strong contemporary look easily distinguishing it from their Edwardian property. Being located within a conservation area we had to be mindful of the styling, scaling and street scene impact of any contemporary additions.
To achieve this, we designed a single-story extension. Incorporating floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors with minimal frames, providing a strong visual link to the garden.
The glazing wraps around the rear of the extension. Additionally, the structure painted yellow to tie it back into the client’s existing kitchen island design. Cleverly positioned rooflights maintain a light and airy feel to the kitchen and children’s playroom.
St Albans conservation area
The extension is north-facing, so we had to consider how to bring in natural light without overheating during the summer. We addressed this challenge by installing a significant amount of glazing, which provides a very good level of natural ambient lighting. The glass incorporated a solar gain control element without impacting the visual look at the glass.
St Albans conservation area
The extension has been wrapped in vertically seamed black zinc cladding supplied and installed by a vm zinc approved installer Roles Broderick. The use of zinc directly references the metal cladding found elsewhere in the conservation area. The high-performance cladding is low maintenance. Additionally, it provides a contemporary sharp contrast with the existing Edwardian architecture that the client desired. The new patio area and flush thresholds simplify the clients’ engagement with the outdoors.
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Prior to the consultation we will carry out checks on any planning constraints on the site.
During the consultation we will highlight any potential planning constraints, discuss ideas for your project, timescales, design styles and budget and any agendas you may have such as sustainability or materials.
