A contemporary eco-friendly extension to a 15th century cruck-framed house which was also restored.
Features Kastrup oak windows + Internorm oak sliding doors.
Winner of Best Extension at the Build-It Awards 2024 and nominated at the RIBA Awards 2024
Another project we are proud to have been a part of. The old cottage was fully restored, with the many additions such as floors, dividing walls and lean-tos, were removed to open up the building (as it would have been) and reveal its original 15th c. cruck frame. A contemporary extension was added for additional accommodation, connected to the cottage by a glass link which doubles as a kitchen.The extension and cottage restoration were brilliantly designed by William Flint of Flint Architecture. Building in a period style next to a genuine old house risks looking fake. Building in a contemporary 21st century style is genuine and of its time whilst the inclusion of natural materials and colours helps the extension complement and highlight the old cottage.
The windows are Kastrup timber-aluminium in oak. The contemporary Danish style of the windows is a key part of the design language of the extension while the oak is a nod to the oak frame of the old cottage. The windows are triple glazed and (like all our windows) have exceptional thermal properties. Please note that the timber windows in the old cottage were hand-made by a local craftsmen, not by us.
The aluminium/oak sliding doors in the glazed link are by Internorm and complement the Kastrup oak windows well.
Flint Architecture was awarded 'Best Architect or Designer for an Extension Project' at the Built It Awards 2024 for this project which was also shortlisted for the RIBA West Midlands Award 2024.
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