2 sets of triple glazed sliding doors connected by full width, deep canopy clad with charred larch.

Sun Dance Refurbishment & Extensions

A full refurbishment, back-to-brick project with extensions, loft conversion and significant internal remodelling to provide a more efficient, spatially open, contemporary home for modern family living.

Sector

Location

Birmingham

Client

Private

completion

2023

Brief

Full refurbishment, modernisation, extensions and loft conversion project

Design Team

Volker Götz, Alina Voinescu and Tom Wade

Collaborators

Interior design: Katherine Rouendaal
Glazing supplier: Renka
Stair supplier: Luxury Stairs
Kitchen supplier: Kitchen Gallery

Key Details

A shift for the sun.

Full refurbishment, modernisation and extensions project.

This was a back-to-brick project, with significant internal remodelling to provide a more efficient, spatially open layout for modern family living. New features include the entrance canopy, leading to a double height foyer and an impressively sprawling open plan space linking kitchen, dining, snug and lounge. This multi-zone space was achieved by extending at the rear, with two sets of triple glazed sliding doors and 2 large rooflights providing strong connectivity with the garden and sky. A central fireplace, the underbelly of the loft stair with glazed half landing, and the shifting angle of the extension are points of interest as well as zoning devices. The angle shift across the lounge zone was to maximise the orientation toward the sun.

At first floor, key features include the loft stair with amphitheatre style steps, the flow of space from entrance hall to loft landing, and the lavish master bedroom suite.

The loft conversion provides two new bedrooms with en suites, and impressive views of the garden through large windows. Internal windows looking across the loft stair void enhance the garden views as well adding a sense of connectivity with the house.

‘Before’ photograph of the dwelling frontage

‘Before’ photograph of the dwelling frontage

‘Before’ photograph of the back of the house

‘Before’ photograph of the back of the house

‘Before’ photograph of the landing

‘Before’ photograph of the landing

‘Before’ photograph of a view from the dining room into the kitchen

‘Before’ photograph of a view from the dining room into the kitchen

‘Before’ photograph of the entrance hall

‘Before’ photograph of the entrance hall

View of the extensions at the rear with a cascade of canopies.
Sketch view of the concept showing the extension at the rear.
Sketch view of the proposed entrance canopy
Sketch view of the concept showing the extension at the rear.
Sketch view of concept of the multi-zone space linking kitchen, dining and lounge, with central fireplace
Sketch view of the lounge, featuring triple glazed sliding doors, central fireplace, skylight and floating wall.
View of the extensions at the rear with a cascade of canopies.
View of the rear featuring a trio of canopies
View of the rear, with mirror cladding in the foreground, the toilet and storage block projecting in the background, and timber clad soffit hovering above.
View of the double height entrance foyer with feature timber cladding and a glimpse of the loft stair beyond
View of the multi-zone space featuring the underbelly of the loft stair with glazed landing floor, and lounge beyond
View of guest toilet with mirrored wall
View of the multi-zone space with the lounge in the foreground and kitchen/ dining to the rear, separated by a feature wall with long fireplace and floating bench
View of lounge with recessed feature timber panelling and log burner to the side.
View of exercise zone featuring glass roof, log burner and floating, timber-clad wall.
Underbelly of loft stair viewed from open plan dining zone.
Remodelled entrance hall featuring double height space, timber stair, and timber wall cladding
Open plan kitchen with dining zone in the foreground
Open plan space linking kitchen, dining and music zones, with views to the garden through triple glazed sliding doors.
Black kitchen with central island and 3 rooflights.
Black kitchen with central island, rooflights, and 3 panel sliding doors.
View of the multi-zone space with a feature wall separating the dining zone in foreground and the lounge at the rear, and linked to the garden by 2 sets of 3 panel, triple glazed sliding doors.
Open plan space linking the dining zone in the foreground and music, exercise, and lounge zones to the rear.
The ‘open utility’ is spatially linked to the open plan space, but concealed from view. The ‘closed utility’ is accessed through the door to the left.
The games room
The landing features the timer loft stair with amphitheatre style steps for moments of appreciation and rest.
Loft stairwell featuring timber stairs, partially glazed landing floor, and glazing and views to the garden.
Loft stairwell with glazing to the floor, roof, internal walls and outside garden wall.
Master en suite, with shower and bath raised on pedestal. Blinds raised upward for privacy when needed.
Loft room with view of the garden and across the loft stairwell
Loft room benefiting from a pitched dormer at the front of the dwelling.
Loft room en suite.
View looking across double height entrance hall, featuring timber stairs and wall cladding.
2 sets of triple glazed sliding doors connected by full width, deep canopy clad with charred larch.
A full width canopy at ground floor addressing the open plan, multi-zone space, and reiterated at the upper levels.
Deep canopy clad in charred larch and reflected by the feature mirror cladding.

“This is our 3rd but the most radical home remodel projects and we are so blessed to have Volker on board! His professionalism and knowledge is the best out of all the architects we have experienced.

“But what makes Volker really stand out, is that he really cares about delivering the vision and the creativity this project required, with as much enthusiasm and excitement as we do. This is what truly makes a difference between delivering a project vs delivering a home that we love.

“We feel really supported by Volker throughout the entire process. We have already recommend Volker to a friend who is equally happy as us. Would highly recommend Volker to anyone.”

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