Cotswold Extension >
An ambitious side and rear extension to a beautiful Cotswold home. The extension meets the client’s request for a more spacious living area which incorporates the stunning views of the garden and the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty beyond.
Image by Ashleigh Clarke Architects
LOCATION: THE COTSWOLDS
ARCHITECT: ASHLEIGH CLARKE ARCHITECTS
PROJECT VALUE: CONFIDENTIAL
DATE: 2023
The Challenge
In order to achieve the required space, the base of the existing chimney had to be removed. We needed to determine the best solution to support the remaining section of chimney whilst allowing it to stay functional. We also wanted to avoid disturbing the above bedroom as much as possible.
The SOLID Approach
We installed a steelwork picture frame arrangement at ground floor level to transfer the load of the existing remaining first floor gable and fireplace to the existing foundations. All were designed to limit the vertical deflection of the steelwork and prevent cracking to the existing masonry, whilst limiting the depth of the steelwork to sit within the depth of the existing floor zone.
Images by Adam Carter Photo