We are currently working on an interesting project for a rather unusual loft extension. Instead of using their roof as a bedroom, the clients want to form a new sitting area with a set of large doors at the back and skylights for star gazing
The project for this loft extension to a 1930’s semi-detached house in Twickenham started in March 2019.
The clients’ brief was rather unusual in the sense that they wanted to use the second floor of their extended property as a living space for their family rather than as a bedroom as it is often the case in these types of projects.
The client also requested a large skylight and doors facing the rear of the house for stargazing with their telescope.
Following an initial discussion and consultation, the client chose an option that involved converting a small bedroom at first floor level into a full height study area that also serves as a hallway for the new stair connecting first and second floor. This is a solution that we have used in other projects. The main advantage of this option is that only one door at first floor level is required, leaving the first-floor study/hallway and the second floor completely free from any partition.
At the top of this full height space it was decided to install two large skylights facing the front of the property. The orientation of the house, with its front facing the north, will allow to gain much daylight without any major risk of overheating.
The loft extension is facing south and in this part of the house it was agreed to install external doors with a juliet balcony and a large openable flat roof skylight.
Planning approval was obtained in early 2020 and we are now working on the Detail Design for this interesting and unique project.
We look forward to seeing this project build!