Traditional House Extension in London.

Traditional House Extension.

A New Traditional House Extension in London.

An Edwardian traditional house extension in London.

Fingerprintstudios Architects in Portsmouth have been appointed to work on an existing Edwardian house in London. We are appointed to rationalise the ground floor and to create a new kitchen and family area whilst in keeping with the existing character and features of the existing dwelling. This extension will see the removal of an outdated poorly constructed single storey extension replaced with an in keeping more traditional approach. The extension will use matching brickwork, mortar and matching brick headers over the windows and doors.

Traditional design to the rear of the Edwardian house.

The traditional design looks at a new single storey, single ply membrane flat roof, behind a brickwork parapet roof is a traditional timber hidden pitched roof light. A set of timber bi-folding doors and a new external landscaped terrace provides a simple but effective in keeping traditional design to the rear of the Edwardian house.

New internal layout and living area.

The removal of the old single storey extension and new traditional house extension sees the layout of the ground floor change. The existing kitchen will be removed and will become a new living room/ snug area which moves into a new utility and downstairs toilet area, a large open plan dining area, U-shaped kitchen and kitchen island provides a functional and practical layout for the home.

Traditional Interior Design.

In keeping details to the existing Edwardian house will be carried through internally to create a seamless approach to the dwelling. Matching timber doors, plaster cornice, high Edwardian timber skirting, Edwardian Ironmongery and a timber roof light are major features of this interior design proposal and work as part of this traditional house extension. Further attention to details will be explored as part of the review of the interior design of this new traditional house extension and refurbishment as we develop the designs further.

patrick

7 years ago

Solent View – Two storey House extension

A Contemporary two storey house extension taking advantage of the views over Portsmouth to the Solent and Spinnaker Tower.

Solent View – A modern and striking two storey house extension.

Contemporary Rear Extension in Portsmouth.

Fingerprintstudios Architects have prepared these concept drawings for a house extension on Portsdown hill in Portsmouth. The client was looking to create a feature one of a kind piece of architecture that takes advantage of the stunning views over the Solent. The existing site and house is closed off to these stunning views and this house extension will rationalise the interior layout and extend to the front and rear to take advantage of this stunning location. This contemporary two storey house extension explores beautiful forms with pitched roofs, double height spaces juxtaposed with blocks that create a feature piece in the home.

Clients Architectural Brief.

The client wanted to take advantage of the obvious views to the Solent and Portsmouth Harbours. In addition they are looking for a clean lined striking black and white minimal and modern building. A true one of a kind contemporary piece of Architecture. This design creates a true form follows function solution by exploring all the needs and requirements of the client to create a truly bespoke architecture solution.

Contemporary architecture design solution.

A feature master bedroom, ensuite, bedroom living area and changing area shares the double height space with views to the garden and the internal living space. This creates a simple but stunning gesture for the design. Careful choice and palette of materials and textures will be further explored as the project progresses to strengthen the current design concept. This simple house extension will create a stunning front to back living space taking full advantage of the views. There will be small private pockets of space creating separate living rooms, piano room, office ensurinf true flexibility for the home and the client.

patrick

8 years ago

Chapel conversion and Extension

A new Chapel conversion and Extension in Drayton Somerset.

These drawings have been prepared for the change of use and conversion of an existing chapel.

Change of use from chapel to a residential home.

This existing chapel is modest in size but the client has seen the value in appointing Fingerprintstudios Architects to prepare drawings for a change of use application for a Chapel conversion and Extension to a residential home. This delightful chapel lies in the heart of the Somerset Levels amongst wildlife and nature reserves and will provide a lovely spot to live. This stunning detached chapel dates back to 1925 and offers a great location to enjoy this ever popular area.

Assisting discussion with Local Planning Authority.

These drawings have assisted the negotiations and discussions with the Local Planning Authority. These have formed an important part of allowing the Local Authority to assess the merits of the proposals ahead of a formal planning application. These architectural drawings will if required be adapted based on the discussions with the Local Planning Authority ahead of a full plans change of use planning application.

Change of use proposal.

We are proposing converting the vaulted double height chapel into residential accommodation with a new oak mezzanine floor with a new bedroom looking over the living space, a kitchen, shower room and living area. All the exterior walls will be lined with insulation and boarding to improve the thermal efficiency of the building. Original features like the exposed roof beams, oak frame, chapel doors and stained glass windows will become feature place in the conversion.

This chapel conversion and extension will allow this historic assett become a useful addition to the village and prevent this property becoming moth balled and slowly become dilapidated. These proposals will ensure that the chapel continues to be well loved for many years to come.

patrick

8 years ago

A Planning Application for a Single Storey Extension

A Planning Application for a Single Storey Extension in Farlington Portsmouth.

A single storey extension to increase the living area to an existing family home in Portsmouth.

Planning application submitted for a single storey extension.

Fingerprintstudios Architects have submitted a Planning Application for a Single Storey Extension with Portsmouth City Council. This full plans application will increase the living space of this end of terrace property in Farlington Portsmouth.

Improving the function from the home with a house extension.

Improve the functionality of your home with expert advice from fingerprintstudios Architects on adding a single storey extension to your home. Adding an extension to you home gives a great opportunity to review the layout and rationalise the function of your home. Employing a professional Architect can assist you in providing out the box thinking and identify opportunities and ideas to improve your home.

A house extension can help rationalise the layout and function of the property and can add much needed space to meet the demands of modern life.

Adding much needed space to a family home with a single storey extension.

Adding a single-storey extension is a perfect way to create extra space for your home. It provides an opportunity to transform the ground floor of your property to better suit your living and family life. A house extension is best considered holistically with the whole of the ground floor in mind. Employing an Architect provides the expertise to review the property to provide out the box thinking to find the best solutions for your development.

Planning permission or permitted development?

A single storey extension can often fall under the broad brush principles of permitted development. An Architect can assist in providing professional advice to either steer the extension design either for approval under permitted development or under a full plans planning application. There are benefits to either route and should be assessed through a feasibility study and discussion about the proposed development.

patrick

8 years ago

Architecture Feasibility Study for a flint county home.

Fingerprintstudios architects have been preparing feasibility study to extend this historic flint house in Hampshire.

Benefits of an architecture feasibility study.

A feasibility study is a preliminary study undertaken at the very early stage of a project. A feasibility investigates and evaluates the potential of a site or building to assess the opportunities and constraints to define a brief and direction for a development project.

It can include looking at a brief history of the site, the overall condition condition and significance of the building, as well as orientation of the site, key site features, vantage points, key views, access as well as the constraints and opportunities that will steer the development. Options for the development are developed, compared, and a preferred option is established ahead of confirming a formal direction for the project.

Taking the time to set the foundation for any development provides a valuable starting point for any project and should be considered as an important stage for any project. Circumnavigating this stage may result in the development proposal not maximising its potential. We believe that a feasibility study ensures that a project design is better executed.

Why undertake a feasibility study?

Undertaking a feasibility study and assessing the practicality of a proposed architectural project, can save time and money by reviewing the project holistically by gathering evidence and information that will steer the project solution.

Architecture feasibility study for the flint house.

We have proactively been working in partnership with the client to prepare the feasibility for a two storey house extension for this existing country flint house in Hampshire. The property is set in a beautiful plot bound with mature trees and shrubs with a beautiful manicured lawn.

This feasibility study will review the potential for a two storey house extension and conclude the best approach in terms of size, position, materials and construction and will help to inform the design for the building.

patrick

9 years ago

Rights to lights extension in Guildford.

An architecture extension designed to mitigate rights to light to neighbouring properties in Guildford Surrey. Creating a function follows form extension.

Out the box thinking to extend the home whilst mitigating rights to lights concerns.

This architecture design for a rights to lights extension in Guildford Surrey, has been cleverly designed to accommodate the neighbouring properties existing easement and rights to light. These new build properties have maximised the site, but fingerprintstudios architects client was keen to increase the living area due to two growing children the additional space was required to allow the children to play. The solution for this extension was to create a diamond shaped glass extension that maintained the 45 degree rule both in plan and elevation.

What are Rights to lights?

What are rights to lights? Right to light is a form of easement in English law that gives a long-standing owner of a building with windows a right to maintain the level of illumination within the existing building. It is based on historic Lights law and have taken influence from the Prescription Act of 1832.

Rights to light normally become’s a concern when a new development, or proposed development affects the access to light of an adjoining property. Rights to light also apply to obstructions caused by trees, hedges and so on. Rights to light concerns itself with reduction of light within the interior of the property but there are no rights to light for open ground.

The level of light to be maintained has not been defined in case law but it is generally agreed that maintaining view to the sky of 45 degrees and 45 degrees clear in plan from the centre of the existing windows or doors that may be affected by the proposed development will be acceptable. This is often referred to as the 45 degree rule.

Rights to light can be a “dark art” employing fingerprintstudios architects for professional advice can assist you in obtaining your planning application.

patrick

9 years ago

Complete house refurbishment and extension.

Complete House refurbishment and Extension.

Reviewing a Complete House refurbishment and extension in the Portsmouth Area.

House refurbishment and extension in a sympathetic way.

A Complete house refurbishment and extension feasibility study is being prepared by Fingerprintstudios Architects for a site in Portsmouth Hampshire. We are working on a Complete house refurbishment and extension in Portsmouth for our client with a modest budget. This will see a modest single storey extension with contemporary roof lights, bi fold doors and review of the interior design. This will be a sympathetic design approach making sure that the budget constraints are maintained to make this project a reality.

New internal layout and interior design.

A review of the existing layout ensuring that where possible the main structural element of the house are retained to ensure that costs associated with structural improvements are mitigated to keep free money for the interior design.

House extension and tight budgets.

It is important to the client whilst the complete house refurbishment and extension is the end goal that the budget does not run away with itself. Like most clients there is always a cap to the budget for a project and should form an integral part of the design approach. As a qualified architect we work hard to understand all project constraints including having an understanding of how much construction costs. For this project and like all our other projects we work hard with our client to design and full fill the design brief and client goals whilst informing our clients of what is achievable with their budgets. We have worked hard at this feasibility stage to provide a house review and give the client a refreshed house within their modest budget.

Architecture Feasibility Studies.

We have worked with our client hard at this feasibility stage to assist them in understanding what is achievable given the modest project budget. Here at Fingerprintstudios Architects we work hard with our clients to provide professional advice to make your project a reality even if its a simple extension or a complete house refurbishment and extension.

patrick

9 years ago

Double height house extension

Double height house extension creating a stunning piece of architecture. Using height and volume to create an amazing interior.

Double height space with vaulted ceiling creating a stunning interior space.

This new house extension incorporates a new dining and kitchen space flooded with natural daylight from volume created from the double height vaulted ceiling space. This space benefits floor to ceiling windows and roof windows ensuring the space is filled with sunlight.

The simple addition of this modest double height space adds a dynamic element to this interior design. It leads the eye to the garden and connects the interior to the exterior be increasing the view to the sky. This permanently connects the house with nature. It blurs the boundaries between the interior and exterior and brings the outside in.

The creation of a two storey extension creates an additional bedroom with on suite with a view to the kitchen area. The new living space and kitchen area has a double height space creating a dynamic space for living. Natural light floods the area via two large curtain walled panels and two new roof windows. The master bedroom suite, formed via the amalgamation of one adjacent room and the new build floor area allows for the creation of three distinct areas: dressing, sleeping and en-suite.

Relaxing interior design.

This contemporary house has plenty of outdoors space but with small windows was detached from the outside. This new contemporary extension creates a relaxing space connected to the garden through the use of the double height floor to ceiling windows. This dining and kitchen space will be the heart of the home and will be the welcomed space to relax whilst cooking and feasting whilst enjoying the tree lined garden.

Contemporary double height architecture.

This contemporary design creates a contemporary house extension in Hampshire. This clever introduction of a double height space is enabled by a new side and rear double storey extension. A new master bedroom with en-suite and changing area will have a view to the dining space and views to the garden beyond. The bedroom has its own vaulted roof space with exposed roof timber, roof windows for daylight and ventilation. This holistic architecture and interior design for this house extension will be a welcomed addition to this family home.

patrick

10 years ago

Contemporary House Extension and Remodelling.

A new Contemporary House Extension and Remodelling in Portchester Portsmouth.

New Hilltop Contemporary House Extension.

Fingerprintstudios Architects are working on a new contemporary house extension and remodelling an existing family dwelling on an elevated site on the slopes of Portsdown Hill in Porchester Hampshire. This hilltop site affords amazing views over the Solent and to the Spinnaker Tower.

Amazing views over the Solent and Spinnaker Tower.

The design is maximising the elevated position and the amazing views of the Solent. The new extension to the rear enables the opportunity to open up the existing floor plan and remove some internal walls to enable a view over the Solent from all areas of the home. This provides an existing home that is bound by an amazing view over the Solent and the Spinnaker Tower.

Architecture Feasibility Study.

This is a snap shot of the project feasibility study. This architecture section drawing shows the concept for the new house extension. A new double height rear extension adding floor space to the living area with a feature master bedroom first floor extension breaking through the exterior and into the double height space of the interior provides a modern and contemporary architecture addition to the home.

Contemporary and modern house extension.

This contemporary and modern house extension, uses modern materials and cladding in a holistic manner to provide a unique piece of architecture. Working with the client and given the freedom to push the boundaries on the design has been exciting for all. Modern architecture has a place for everyone providing either a wonderful place to work, live and to enjoy. We are proud to be apart of this journey with our clients and are excited to continue exploring this house extensions design.

Watch this space for more information and images.

patrick

10 years ago

Planning Application Langstone Harbour.

A full plans Planning Application for a new modern two storey extension and integral garage.

Planning application submitted.

Fingerprintstudios Architects have submitted a full plans Planning Application Langstone Harbour. This application will see an existing 3 bedroom house converted into a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom and master ensuite, large kitchen dining area with double heighted space, integral garage, seperate living room and snug with views of the expansive tree lined garden. This modern architecture design will create a stunning home in the beautiful Langstone Harbour area.

We have worked closely with Havant County Councils Planning Department prior to the full plans planning application to ensure that we obtain this full plans application. This early discussions has informed our approach and assisted in the design of the rear elevation being modern and contemporary and the front elevation in keeping with the existing street elevation.

Ugly house to Lovely House.

This 1960’s dwelling is in need of updating both internally and externally. This will see the conversion of an ugly house to a lovely house with the inclusion of a clever double height kitchen dining space. The exterior of the property will be over hauled with new cladding materials to renew the exterior and give it a sleek contemporary exterior. The interior design will be aided with the addition of a full building refurbishment including underfloor heating an a fresh and modern clean lined interior design.

This renewed house will provide a robust house with modern construction finishes including polished concrete, cedar cladding, aluminium slim frame windows finished in an anodised finish. This refreshing palette of materials will feature throughout the home creating a clean lined and co-ordinated interior.

We have worked with our client prior to submitting the application on discussing some of the finishes and textures ahead of the planning application to future proof the design ahead of the detailed design and construction phase. This has been an important element capturing key elements that have influenced the design.

patrick

10 years ago