House extension project comprising of single storey extension and internal alterations to create a large family living kitchen space in Gilstead, near Bingley.

The Clients brief was to transform their property with large extension and internal alterations to create an open plan living kitchen dining space. They desired an extremely impressive space and natural light was a key requirement from the outset of the design process. Size was important also and the subtle positioning of the property (set back to some extent) in relation to neighbours house, helped our keenly fought planning case for a 4m deep extension. Productive dialogue with the planning case officer helped us achieve planing approval at the first attempt.

The scheme was also unique due to the elevated floor level above the rear garden. External access had to be considered to manage to the transition to the garden space.

The scheme appears relatively simple in design terms but is well proportioned and successfully transforms the space meeting the Clients brief. The combination of large bi-fold doors to the rear, new velux windows and vaulted ceiling generate an abundance of natural light and added volume within the extension.