Ground Floor • Existing House • Open-plan extension
Architectural drawing page featuring a 3D isometric view of a proposed ground floor extension and a small site block plan.
Rather than attempt to restructure the existing ground floor of the property, the proposals are based on the single-storey portion of the house being replaced with a two-storey extension. This allows for an increase in accommodation to include a well-proportioned master-suite and a second new bedroom. There will be no requirement to retain a ground-floor bedroom—an unsatisfactory arrangement for any family with young children.
Rebuilding the ground floor will allow for an open-plan arrangement of the main rooms. It also allows the relocation of the staircase and the main door (currently located at the side of the property). This in turn greatly improves the available area for the two front rooms in the existing two-storey section.
A modest modification of the arrangement of the remaining existing ground floor enables a good connection between the remaining section and the extension.
New window replaces Existing Back Door • Window
It is intended that the extension preserve the positive characteristics of the single-storey building that it replaces, solid appearance, simple detailing, whilst enhancing the overall building using simple traditional detailing, well-proportioned windows.
The elevation to Glen Road takes its form from the previous two-storey extension. This is essentially repeated to the other end of the existing plot and the two road-facing gables joined by a middle section.
A number of studies lead to the decision that each of the two sections of the extension would have its own gables facing Glen Road and the Garden.
This approach also lends itself to a repositioning of the main door of the house. Currently, the main access is via a door in the side of the two-storey section immediately adjacent to the off-road parking area. The new front door position in central section of the elevation reflects the modifications to the ground floor plan enabled by rebuilding this section of the house.
The window arrangement to Glen Road offers a take on the traditional, repeated similar openings that, again take the lead from the existing two-storey extension, preserving the nature of the conservation area.
The arrangement on the Garden Elevation is intended to more effectively open a relationship between the house and the garden. The arrangement is less formal and uses larger sized windows.
A page from a planning document showing hand-drawn sketches of various housing types and extensions with green checkmarks indicating approval.
91 - Glen Road Elevation
92 - Garden Elevation
Architectural perspective sketches showing a two-story residential building, likely illustrating the proposed extension or replacement dwelling.A hand-drawn elevation sketch of a residential building facade featuring three gabled sections and a central entrance, overlaid with a received stamp.
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A black and white site plan showing the layout of Sycamore Cottage on Glen Road, including a new extension footprint, a deck, a shed, and a demolished garage location.
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