Upper Cheltenham Place – Bristol
An exciting use of a small space, an extension to a 1930’s house in Bristol. RIBA South West Town & Country Design Awards 2011 Small Project Winner.
Design: S2 design . architects
Status: Complete 09/10
Brief: Additional family space and a work space on the side of a 1930s house with a contemporary look that still complements the original building.
Summary: This extension to a 1930’s terraced house in Bristol transforms an awkward and narrow plot into a light, two-storey family space. With Greenheart working closely in joint venture with the architect, our client was able to benefit from a process of simultaneous design and costing, achieving their goals within a realistic budget. Only eight feet wide, this building is a really innovative use of a small space, with simple lines and lots of external light so the overall feel to the finished space is something much bigger. A bespoke ‘built insitu’ staircase and carefully selected materials have achieved an interior that is modern and original yet comfortable and homely.
Inbuilt efficiency: An all timber structure sitting on piled foundations, the walls are clad with Diffutherm wood fibre board, an environmentally friendly insulation system manufactured from natural wood fibres, and rendered. The Velfac widows are constructed to be energy efficient whilst maximising natural light into the living space. The front is clad with mild steel sheet that will be allowed to rust naturally before it is sealed.
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An exciting use of a small space, an extension to a 1930’s house in Bristol. RIBA South West Town & Country Design Awards 2011 Small Project Winner.
Design: S2 design . architects
Status: Complete 09/10
Brief: Additional family space and a work space on the side of a 1930s house with a contemporary look that still complements the original building.
Summary: This extension to a 1930’s terraced house in Bristol transforms an awkward and narrow plot into a light, two-storey family space. With Greenheart working closely in joint venture with the architect, our client was able to benefit from a process of simultaneous design and costing, achieving their goals within a realistic budget. Only eight feet wide, this building is a really innovative use of a small space, with simple lines and lots of external light so the overall feel to the finished space is something much bigger. A bespoke ‘built insitu’ staircase and carefully selected materials have achieved an interior that is modern and original yet comfortable and homely.
Inbuilt efficiency: An all timber structure sitting on piled foundations, the walls are clad with Diffutherm wood fibre board, an environmentally friendly insulation system manufactured from natural wood fibres, and rendered. The Velfac widows are constructed to be energy efficient whilst maximising natural light into the living space. The front is clad with mild steel sheet that will be allowed to rust naturally before it is sealed.
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What our client says: “This is a tiny space but the extension is a Tardis. We knew what we wanted to achieve but got more than we expected. It’s just a fantastic space.”
