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The clients were looking for sympathetic design that enhances the existing setting and neither detracts from or overpowers it. The proposals for this scheme were not to extend the listed structure but create a semi-independent structure away from it. A single storey family room extension has been carefully placed away from the key historic facades. This ensured minimal disturbance to the historic fabric and setting, allowing the listed structure to remain dominant in scale and presence. The use of glass links allows visual separation while creating a flow between the listed building and extension. Two key materials used were dark copper cladding and minimal framed glass, as both materials harmonise whilst emphasising the listed building's current style. The use of bio-diverse green roofs allows the existing habitat below the footprint of the building to be retained, this also softens the building into the site when viewed from the upper levels of the three-storey listed structure. Winner – National Home Improvement Council Award for Best use of Aluminium Systems for windows, doors & facades 2017. Shortlisted – Build It Awards, Best Architect/Designer for a Renovation or Extension project 2017. To read more about this project click here. 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Shortlisted – Build It Awards, Best Architect/Designer for a Renovation or Extension project 2017. To read more about this project click here. 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The client wanted a contemporary feel to the door that would still work with the traditional styling of the exterior and they wanted the door to be BIG! As specialists in handcrafting oversized doors up to 1.5m x 3m tall, this objective was no problem. The Porto door design was chosen for its modern, unfussy contemporary style along with clean and classic European oak to create the perfect blend of contemporary and traditional. Internally, we recommended a white oil finish to lift the oak to match the light and bright interiors making this dual-toned door the perfect oversized entrance between old and new. 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Building work got underway that June. “The entire carcass of the house is manufactured, delivered and installed to a contract price by Glosford’s specialists in just 10 days,” says Bill. The SIPs panels have been cleverly employed to deliver on the couple’s goals. Key features include open-plan living areas and vaulted ceilings to all the upstairs rooms. The efficient 142mm-thick SIPs panels have been used for both the walls and roof, resulting in a well-insulated, airtight home that allows the Nesbitts’ chosen heating system to work at optimum performance. Explore more projects from Glosford Sips. 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