This 1930s House In England Got A Contemporary Light-Filled Extension

August 27, 2015

Andover Road by OB Architecture

 

OB Architecture have designed the renovation of a 1930s house in Winchester, England, that features a contemporary white kitchen, and a sunken dining room.

 

Andover Road by OB Architecture

The designer’s description

Studio OB Architecture, has renovated a 1930s house in Winchester, adding a dramatic glazed living, kitchen and dining space. Together with its extensive rear garden it has been transformed into a modern family home.

Andover Road by OB Architecture

The Client’s brief was to extend and remodel the house at ground and first floor to provide a light filled kitchen dining space connected to a vibrant family room that opens out to maximize the potential of the large garden.

Andover Road by OB Architecture

The design seeks to reconcile the individual elements of the house by creating a singular elegant form. At first floor a new bedroom with ensuite is created.

Andover Road by OB Architecture

Other additions include the insertion of oak timber trusses and an oak-sliding wall, which links the kitchen dining space with a day room. The works are complimented by a landscaped garden comprising swimming pool, pergola, timber decking and feature planting.

Andover Road by OB Architecture

The architects specified a simple palette of materials including oak, limestone and off-white painted steelwork to give warmth and intimacy to the spaces.

Andover Road by OB Architecture

The use of stone and timber is continued externally to mediate between inside and outside.

Andover Road by OB Architecture

The glazed extension uses structural glass supported from L-shaped steel box sections and incorporates large rooflights to bring light deep into the interior.

Andover Road by OB Architecture

Andover Road by OB Architecture

Andover Road by OB Architecture

Design: OB Architecture
Project Architect: James Chapman
Photography by Martin Gardner