The Dragonfly by Built-Environment Practice
Architect Chris Knapp of Built-Environment Practice has designed an extension to a beach house in an exclusive nature reserve community near Broken Head, New South Wales. According to the architect, “This project engages the occupant in a dialogue between extensive views of the Pacific Ocean and Lennox Head, in contrast with immediate snapshots of the...
Hawthbush Extension by Mole Architects
UK-based practice Mole Architects have built an extension to a protected farmhouse in south-east England. The new extension replaces the old extension built in 1970s. Here is a description from the architects, “Hawthbush consists of a group of farm buildings surrounding a farmhouse in open countryside. The site sits within the Low Weald, close the...
Country Estate by Roger Ferris and Partners
American practice Roger Ferris and Partners have designed an expansion to a mid-century modern residence located in New Canaan, Connecticut. According to the architects, “This project expands the program of the original Wiley house, a mid-century modern residence by Philip Johnson, to integrate new structures into the spectacular setting of the house with a design...
20th Street Residence Extension by SF-OSL
US-Norwegian architectural practice SF-OSL have designed an extension for an existing family residence in Potrero Hill. The main goal of the project was to gain more space, and to achieve this the only option was to expand up through the roof. The new extension houses kitchen, dining and living areas. A large window facing south...
Hackney Shed by Office Sian
London-based architectural studio Office Sian has designed a garden working studio in Hackney, London. It is a new “shed” which replaces a “dilapidated asbestos-ridden and spider-filled hut.” Following is a description from the architects, “Built to a limited budget and timescale, the simple aesthetic of the materials is celebrated to create a functional and warm...
Skirt + Rock Extension House by MCK Architects
Australian practice MCK Architects has designed the Skirt + Rock House in Sydney, Australia. It is an extension built for a modest bungalow situated on a hill overlooking Vaucluse House. The extension house is designed to fulfill the need for more space with connection to the garden, sunlight and air. Here is a description from...
Balmain Archive by Innovarchi
Australian architectural studio Innovarchi has designed the Balmain Archive. It is an extension to a small cottage located in the heritage city Balmain. According to the architects, “In the context of the heritage area in and around Balmain this extension to a small cottage demanded careful consideration of the philosophy behind the new intervention. Careful...
Stealth Barn by Carl Turner Architects
London-based studio Carl Turner Architects has designed the Stealth Barn. It is an extension to the Ochre Barn, a large threshing barn converted to a home and studio. The Stealth barn sits perpendicular to the old barn. The exterior of the barn is clad with black-stained timber and the whole interior is covered with oriented...
Anstruther Sea View Extension by Oliver Chapman Architects
Edinburgh-based Oliver Chapman Architects have designed an extension to an 19th century fishing cottage overlooking in Anstruther, Fife. Following is a description from the architects, “Our strategy involved the challenge of opening and re-engaging living areas to face the sea, but retaining the character of the existing dwelling.
Tetra Shed by David Ajasa-Adekunle
London-based architectural firm David Ajasa-Adekunle has designed the Tetra Shed. It is a unique modular workspace that can be used in backyard as home office. Designed as an alternative to the cubicles used in work space, the Tetra Shed provides a work environment that is less alienating. The modular design of the shed allows to...
Timber Fin House by Neil Dusheiko
London-based architect Neil Dusheiko has designed an extension for a turn of the century family home in Walthamstow, London. This extension is designed to provide a flexible living space and an extra bedroom for the young family. The extension house is built entirely of timber. The structure of the house is framed in oak and...
Cloudy House by LASC Studio
Danish architectural firm LASC Studio has designed the Cloudy House, an extension to a house from the ’30s in Copenhagen. Following is some information from the architect, “The roof of the existing house seems to stretch out over the extension, giving the extension a dynamic and contemporary expression, while communicating its origin from the existing...
