9 QUEENS DRIVE, LIVERPOOL.
Designs for a single storey rear extension to provide kitchen, dining and open plan living space with Utility Room and downstairs w.c.
BRIEF.
Create a light airy and open space and move the kitchen from its current, dark, location into the extension. The client did not want a simple ‘box’ and the extension needed to have a strong link to the garden – something that was lacking in the original house. This led to the angled external wall and multi-faceted roof, which helps define different areas of the space (kitchen / dining / lounge) and provides shelter externally. Large sliding doors and a more open-plan help to create a sense that the garden is part of the house, rather than separated from it.
SOLUTION.
In addition, the extension is visible and accessible from the main hall of the house which gives a view through to the garden upon entering through the front door. This simple internal change improved the general circulation and flow around the existing house. Refurbishment works were also undertaken to other areas of the house, including the main living room, and first floor bathroom.
