Dissected glass cubes.
Proposed rear extension and internal remodelling.
This Victorian house has wonderful original features, but a rear extension that was uncomfortably long and narrow. The ‘bowling alley’ contained a galley kitchen that was too tight to host a kitchen island and too wide to use ergonomically. The brief was to provide more width, to relieve the train-carriage arrangement of utility, kitchen, dining and casual seating. However, the 45 degree code limited further extension to the side.
Our solution was to infringe the code with glass construction, allowing light to pass through whilst protecting privacy with obscure glass facing the boundary. Solid construction was built up to the code line, with glass cubes pushing beyond. The multitude of existing brick types required a contrasting, yet neutral material for the external solid construction. A black cladding was chosen to partner the dissected glass cubes.
Internally, crittall style glazed screens provide separation between the various functions, whilst allowing light and space to flow. Exposed steel beams articulate the code geometry and combine with the screens to provide a pleasing juxtaposition of Victorian architecture and contemporary additions.
Sketch view of the concept where glass cubes push beyond the 45 degree code line.
Sketch view illustrating the proposed glass cubes and new terrace.
‘Before’ photo of the rear of the house, with the ‘bowling alley’ on the left.
‘Before’ photo of the kitchen
‘Before’ photo showing the kitchen and dining area that is to be extended.
“We hired Volker from StudioGotz to assist with a complex extension project.
“We found him to be very responsive, committed, personable and full of creative ideas and vision. He goes the extra mile (together with his colleague Tom). We would certainly recommend his services and are very pleased with the result.”
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