To transform the residential property and dramatically increase its ground-floor footprint, this project delivers a comprehensive design featuring a single-storey front extension to enhance curb appeal, a side extension for practical utility, a rear extension creating an expansive open-plan kitchen and living space, and a garage conversion into a fully integrated habitable room. The architectural strategy establishes a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas through high-performance rear glazing and strategically placed rooflights, while maintaining visual harmony with the neighboring elevation. Completing the deliverable, accurate 1:100 scale floor plans, roof layouts, sections, and elevation drawings were developed to ensure full compliance with local council planning policies and UK Building Regulations.

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This new home was designed to nestle quietly into the rich landscape of rolling pastures and striking mountain views. A wrap around front porch forms a facade that welcomes visitors and hearkens to a time when front porch living was all the entertainment a family needed. White lap siding coupled with a galvanized metal roof and contrasting pops of warmth from the stained door and earthen brick, give this home a timeless feel and classic farmhouse style. The story and a half home has 3 bedrooms and two and half baths. The master suite is located on the main level with two bedrooms and a loft office on the upper level. A beautiful open concept with traditional scale and detailing gives the home historic character and charm. Transom lites, perfectly sized windows, a central foyer with open stair and wide plank heart pine flooring all help to add to the nostalgic feel of this young home. White walls, shiplap details, quartz counters, shaker cabinets, simple trim designs, an abundance of natural light and carefully designed artificial lighting make modest spaces feel large and lend to the homeowner's delight in their new custom home. Kimberly Kerl

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In reconceiving this façade, it felt most essential to give the front entry more presence, as a central anchor and focus. Toward that effort the front porch roof was torn out and enlarged, with pyramid column bases, 8x8 stained cedar posts, and 8x10 beams. The second floor gable, centered above the front porch roof, was also enlarged. Windows on both sides were all symmetrically aligned from this center. Through this alignment and centering emphasis the two-story portion of the house becomes the draw to the eye. New exterior cladding--smooth-finish stucco, painted shake siding, board & batten in the gable, and banding with knee braces, break the original monolithic facade into more pleasing proportions.