How would you attach this linked extension to this house?
How would you attach this linked extension to this house? We have amazing views looking out from the sunrrom side which I would like to maximise but I can't work out how to link the extension to maximise the views that the extension would have. We have plenty of space and could put the extension anywhere.
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Would love any comments on our plans for an extension to our home
Comments (34)the reno programs i've seen show a very unrealistic idea of how quick and easy it's supposed to be... your rooms are so generous that re-arranging the fridge, extra storage and seating at the kitchen bench is easy and i've attached an idea for a walk in pantry for your consideration?? BTW i meant the actual structure of the floor, concrete or timber framed in case you want to try the stove or sink away from the outside walls. I'm glad you like the ensuite and wiw and happy to attempt any variations but, much as i like planning kitchens and bathrooms, i suggest you need to confirm the overall construction, especially the roof, before finalising ideas about the internal fit out eg the yellow gable roof in my last suggestion would probably cost as much extra as the bathroom fittings and neither can be changed easily. The new kitchen cupboards would probably cost as much as the plumbing, electrican and windows but maybe the new kitchen could wait...so its' best to decide where you need to economise before you commit...See MoreExterior Designer help! New house attached to existing house!
Comments (4)Interesting project there........when you're dealing with extending immediately from an existing building there are usually two ways to go....1. blend/extend seamlessly so that there is essentially no indication of any additions, or 2. separate/distinguish clearly between the old and the new. It's usually reflected somewhat in the floor plan as well. There is also a spectrum within both of those categories on how it can be done and whether its deemed to be done well or not so well. The issue I see with the facade articulation resolution (on your drawings) is that it is arguably neither one nor the other. The window/fenestration articulation is an issue because there's no confident consistency or sequence to the proportions of the new glazing areas. If you want "timeless" then you need to pull it into line with a particular style, either remain faithful to the reference/traditions/scaling/proportions of the original, or if that is either challenging or not providing the functional outcome sought, then consolidate the style/breakup of the extended windows to be visually contrasting yet balanced/controlled against the original. It's a similar story with the materials, it needs to all balance compositionally. Usually the decisions in this area come down to how best to balance also in conjunction with the roof form. And getting to the roof, this is again similar in that it's not ideal to mix & match gable and hip forms unless there's good reason to do so or you feature projecting gables out from a primary hip composition like as in cal bungs. I think you'll find it would be a better outcome to confidently work with one or the other here. In this case the existing primary reference is the gable form and this could be really be made the defining building form feature, but you need to decide upon how you articulate the gable forms - it's like there needs to be a clever/clear approach/language developed with some contemporary material to express the garage gable full height so it reads as the single material, rather than being broken up with the garage door and the gable infill - if it was a hidden door and the form finished more consistently the whole thing would look classier, professional and more elegant. There is super potential here to get this right and look amazing. I think the layout is all OK but some harder work is required/deserved on the facade, street presentation and form resolution, which obviously you are aware about since you've asked the question......possibly here, less in more ;) PD...See MoreBest roof line design for small extension on existing house
Comments (4)i can't read the dimensions to be more accurate but depending on the difference between the location of the nth wall of the living room and the north wall of the laundry the new roof could be continuous and a portico would be the same either way but there might need to be an extra space.. like a verandah or extended eve to make the roof shape simpler...See MoreWould you plan your renovation/extension differently next time around
Comments (23)Hello, I'm not a specialist, and I don't know if I can give you any good suggestions. However, every time I change houses, I work with a property buying company. They are the best ones in this domain, they aren't designers, but I am sure if you'll contact them they might give you some tips or someone to get in contact with to solve your problem. If I have to be honest, I won't make changes like this in my house, and I would choose to buy another one or change something inside my house. I'm not a fan of reconstructions. That's why I'm a little reserved about this topic....See More
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Thanks for everyone’s questions. I have included a pic that explains our situation a bit better hopefully. The Laundry and kitchen will be in the extension so do not need to be kept in the original house. Currently all rooms on the west side have great views. If the extension could be placed to make the most of these views that would be ideal. Limited changes can be made on the extension plan, such as moving the link access point but the room configurations basically has to stay the same.
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These 80's houses were well built and usually substantial, I wonder why you need such a large extension. My plan is purely to show how the spaces could be used to give al the rooms you would need. The verandah is most likely an addition but are a lovely room in a country house, I imagine that the roof over what is now the kitchen would slope down to the verandah and hot western side?
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