Project 1: A traditional conservatory.
The customer's brief
To design and construct a conservatory on the rear wall in keeping with the elegance of
the existing dwelling giving extra space and enhanced views to the garden and pool.
Our solution
The relatively plain existing two-storied rear
wall gave our designers an opportunity to design a traditional bay fronted
style conservatory with elaborate mouldings. Continuing the glass roof to
form a verandah meant conformity of design and extra light to the adjacent
kitchen. The result, a light restful area allowing a full appreciation of
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Project 2: A beautifully light kitchen addition
The customer's brief
The owners of this beautiful two storey terrace wished to extend their small kitchen /
meals area. The problems being very little space available to the boundary and concern
about loss of light.
Our solution.
To remove totally the existing wall and extend to the side boundary with glass roof and
doors to face the rear courtyard. The laying of a beautiful timber floor throughout the
existing kitchen/meals area and into the small conservatory addition has resulted in a
beautiful light living space that has brought this area up to the high standard of the
rest of the home.
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Project 3: A country property
The customer's brief
Perfectly sited overlooking a bushy valley, this home's formal dining area was dark,
too small and did not take advantage of the fabulous views.
Our solution
By removing the external wall and verandah we were able to build a glass roofed
conservatory with bay front and gothic embellishments which gave extra space, took in the
wonderful views and created a stunning light filled dining area. Carpet with contrasting
border, a chandelier and beautiful dining table added the icing to the cake.
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Project 4: Grandeur on an existing deck
The customer's brief
To utilise an infrequently used concrete deck area above the residents'
kitchen, incorporating additional bedroom space and separate dining / entertaining area.
Our solution
Because of the large area involved a twin ridge
roof structure with central box gutter was designed which mimicked the
contours of the existing house. The unique style and superb detailing
within this large Heritage home meant extra detailing to the conservatory, including extremely ornate solid bottom panels to
wall areas and internal mouldings to rafters and head beams. The result was a
beautifully integrated conservatory which added a new dimension to an already impressive home.
Note the use of Thermal Roof Blinds in the Conservatory to the right..
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Project
5: An outdoor patio transformed
The customer's brief
To infill a rarely used outdoor patio area, and to form a covered
link between the garage and house. Also important was to incorporate an extended dining
area off the kitchen.
Our solution.
Working as a tight unit in conjunction with the
owner, a prominent interior designer, we ticked every box in the criteria.
Double pitch roofs were designed, sloping into a central box gutter, which
enabled us to extend the roof area and conservatory over to the garage, whilst maximising the patio area to its full
potential. Marble floor tiles were fitted in conjunction with under-floor heating to ensure the right
ambient temperature during the winter months. Large Bi-fold doors were incorporated along the
whole front elevation, which when opened fully during the warmer days, enabled a seamless transition between
the garden and conservatory.
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Project 6: Rear area makeover
The customer's brief
To give additional space to a small
kitchen and dining area, and to form a relaxing retreat.
Our solution.
A rear passage linking the kitchen to a
laundry was removed together with a brick chimney. The conservatory was then built into the newly created
area. The wall between the kitchen and conservatory was removed which opened up the whole
area enabling a large sitting/lounge area to be formed. The conservatory was designed
& embellished to match the Heritage weatherboard cottage, resulting in an elegant, traditional addition whilst adding
much needed living space.
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7:
Light casual living
The customer's brief
This brick veneered 1980’s family home had very
little informal living space, so our client required the addition of a living area close to the kitchen that was
light, gave good views of the garden whilst not reducing light to the adjoining
kitchen & dining areas.
Our solution.
Large openings were formed
into the kitchen / dining rooms with the large conservatory constructed in
the ‘L’ formed by these two rooms. The conservatory glass roof was
blended into the existing tile roof with the addition of a tiled gable. Minimal embellishments allowed its clean lines to match
those of the existing home. The new conservatory has added light, space and a large
amount of extra casual living and entertaining space. It also adds balance to
the living, formal and bedroom areas, greatly enhancing the lifestyle of all members of the large
family, a great result!
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