Visual of proposed dwelling frontage

Thatcher Avenue Refurbishment & Extensions

First floor front extension to provide an additional bedroom. Single storey rear extension and internal remodelling to provide open plan kitchen diner with integrated lounge. Repurposing elevations to modernise the aesthetic.

Sector

Location

Torquay, Devon

Client

Private

completion

Planning obtained 2024

Brief

Full refurbishment, modernisation and extensions project

Design Team

Volker Götz, Alina Voinescu and Tom Wade

Collaborators

Garden design: Wyndham Smith Bespoke Garden Design
Structural engineer: B & G Chartered Structural Engineers

Key Details

A home re-tuned for sea-gazing.

Full refurbishment and extensions project to transform a dated 1960’s dwelling into a contemporary home focused on magnificent coastal views.

On opposing sides, a new bedroom was added over the existing kitchen, and a walk-in wardrobe with en suite was added over the garage to serve the master bedroom. A new balcony links the additions and shelters the main entrance beneath. Internal remodelling and rear extension provides an open plan kitchen diner on a split level, with an integrated lounge.

Views out to the sea were maximised by breaking down the rear elevation, whilst threading folding planes to provide balconies and canopies for shading. Outside living revolves around a stepped terrace that hosts an outside kitchen, dining, seating and a hot tub.

The proposals sailed through the planning process, with permission being granted in 2024. The technical design will be issued for tender in due course.

Visual of proposed dwelling frontage
Visual of proposed rear with extension elements in standing seam cladding, wrapping across side and rear faces
‘Before’ photo of the dwelling frontage
‘Before’ photo of the rear of the dwelling
‘Before’ photo of the dwelling frontage
‘Before’ photo of the rear of the dwelling
Visual of proposed dwelling frontage with burnt white timber cladding.
Visual of the rear showing balconies and a stepped terrace for enjoying coastal views an outside living
Sketch view showing the concept for the rear of the dwelling
Sketch view showing the concept for the open plan space with split level

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