Crittall style doors for a project in Hampton

We love Crittal style doors and windows. In this instance the doors were supplied by Fabco Sanctuary

For the second time in a row we used Crittall style doors and windows supplied by Fabco Sanctuary for a project of ground floor rear extension in Hampton.

In this instance the client approached us after having seen our project for a rear extension in Teddington and asked to use the same type of doors that had been used in that instance. We were very glad to adopt the same solution for this project because we are big fans of these types of steel doors and windows that maximize daylight and views thank to their thin frames.

Crittall doors and windows have a long history in Britain. These types of steel doors and windows frames have been fabricated since the 1930’s. Crittall remains one of the most important manufacturers of these steel doors and windows, however there are several other companies that provide competitive “Crittall style” frames.

Modern thermal requirements meant a change in the design of the frame to include double glazing and thermal breaks.

Despite not being the most thermally efficient doors and windows on the market these types of frames manage to achieve levels of transmittance that are generally accepted by building control.

We feel that the industrial look of these doors and windows along with the simple lines of a minimal white flat roof extension provide character and contrast to extensions carried out for houses that date back to the 1930`s or similar period.

The project has been now completed and the final pictures can be seen here.

Project schedule #3 Rear extension in Teddington

This project for a rear extension in Teddington dates to 2017. The clients, a family of four with two small children, approached us asking for a complete remodeling of the ground floor of their house that would include a side extension and a large rear extension. The idea was to integrate within the existing spaces and in the new extended spaces a guest WC, a utility room, a small home office and a large open space to include a generous kitchen a dining area and a sitting area. The presence of some large rear extensions in the properties nearby served as a precedent in terms of planning. It's always very important to look around your property and see what your neighbors have built in the past. The rule of thumb is that if planners gave approval for an extension recently that precedent should be used to support the new application.

The product is characterized by large glazed surfaces including several flat roof skylights, two sets of French doors and a large window in correspondence on the kitchen area. The client was adamant to avoid having large bi-folding doors to the back, they wanted their extension to feel unique and to integrate traditional elements in its design. It was agreed to use Crittall style steel windows reminiscent of the 1930`s design. It was also agreed to leave some steel beams exposed. In these cases, any structural element needs to be treated with specific intumescent paint in order to avoid any fire hazard. This type of details was agreed with building control before the beginning of construction.

We are extremely pleased with the result and the client provided a wonderful feedback. The simple lines of the new extension are in keeping with the relatively straightforward design of the rear of the existing 1930’s house.

Before and after images

Rear elevation

New photos of our project for a house extension in Teddington

Check out the new external photos of our project for a house extension in Teddington including the new external patio. Click here

We are really pleased with these Teddington house extension photos by Emanuelis Stasaitis.

He is always very good at getting the best shots out of our projects and I think these home extension photos prove the point.

This home extension in Teddington was designed between 2017 and 2018 for a young family of four with two children.

It was it was a great experience from our point of view because the clients proved to be informed and engaged from a design perspective at any stage.

The project involved the ground floor side and rear extension and complete remodeling of the floor plan.

The existing property was a typical 1930s semi-detached house with large garden at the rear. As it often happens the property had been extended in the past with a conservatory that used to be too hot in the summer and too cold in winter.

The initial client idea was to demolish the conservatory and carry out a rear extension however it soon became apparent that adding a side extension (to match the one in the neighboring property) would have provided a very useful amount of internal space for service rooms such as a guest WC a utility room and a small study.

The client had an interest into industrial architecture, and it was decided to keep one of the structural steel beams visible. In these cases, it is essential to use an intumescent paint for fire rating purposes. We agreed with the client to retain the beam that subdivides the dining area from the living space in order to create a feature.

The client also decided to supply Crittall style doors and windows that help define the character of the extension.

We have many home extension photos in our project page you can have a look by clicking here

You can also see the project schedule here.

Hopefully these photos will be able to inspire potential clients or provide some home extension ideas.

Our latest project in Teddington

You can take a look at our most recent project showcasing a side and rear extension in Teddington by clicking here. This extension not only enhances the existing home but also creates additional functional space for the homeowners.

The client initially approached Square One Architects in 2017 with a vision of expanding their 3-bed semi-detached house in Teddington. With a desire for both a side and rear extension, it was clear from the outset that removing an underutilized and dilapidated garage would be necessary. By eliminating this underused structure, an opportunity arose to create a generous 6-meter deep extension to the rear. Additionally, the ground floor was extended by approximately 2 meters to the side to incorporate a convenient utility room, study and guest WC. Retaining direct access to the rear garden was made possible by a narrow passageway created on the side of the property.
While the client had initially expressed an interest in extending the loft as well as the ground floor, a deliberate decision was made after careful consideration to postpone this segment of the project. However, in 2021, Square One Architects successfully completed the loft extension, bringing a project that initially commenced four years ago to its fulfilling culmination.