Sector: Residential

Location: Leamington Spa

Contract Value: £250,000

Description: A delightful private residential project in Leamington Spa, where Unity Architects were appointed as house extension architects to dramatically transform an existing home.

Acknowledging the dwelling had previously received constructed alterations by others, our vision successfully mediates between old and new, recognising the site-specific constraints and capitalising on remaining opportunities.

As part of the design journey, Unity Architects implemented a high end residential architects skillset that focused on three main aspects:

SCHEME OVERVIEW

Some of the overarching principles of the scheme:

• Existing dwelling previously altered by others.

• Constraints and opportunities analysis identified areas to be exploited.

• Below ground infrastructure and existing foundation pattern precluded extensions at ground level.

• Design response predominantly internal with zero footprint growth.

• Creation of contemporary spaces to satisfy the Initial Project Brief.

• Architects’ vision transcends extant situation, escalating the architectural experience with poise, elegance and understated confidence.

• Design with embedded value. Unlocking building value experientially and financially.

• Enabling the homeowner client to remain at same property location.

• Empowering the homeowner client to take control of their environment.

INTERIOR

Considerations of the internal environment:

• Architecture doesn’t stop at the external shell.

• Understanding building occupancy and ensuring internal provision has adequate capacity.

• Space planning key zones to reflect the end-user’s requirements and style of living.

• Assessment of natural light, ensuring sufficient penetration whilst mitigating unwanted solar gains and glare.

• Artificial light installations balancing tasks with aesthetics and ambiance.

• The creation of a harmonious vision, blending internal spaces with the external context.

• Composition of complimentary materials and details to generate a modern yet comfortable atmosphere.

KEY SPACES

Exploration of spatial response:

• Critique of the existing conditions revealed unwanted fractures between dining, food preparation and social spaces.

• A prominent issue was the arrival of guests, locations of congregation and pinch points.

• The dwelling needed to satisfy day-to-day family life, in addition to regular social interactions.

• Spatial generosity and openness were introduced to give freedom and interplay between adjacent zones.

• A central circulation axis was implemented, affording direct movement throughout the ground floor arrangement. The spinal strategy removed sticking points and efficiently linked front to back, culminating in an unhindered physical connection with the private garden.

• The resultant creation of a modern, spacious and flexible space, suitable for a multitude of uses.

The breakdown of architectural considerations above demonstrates the attention to detail that is expected of luxury residential architects. The multifaceted and entwinned considerations are balanced with one another to generate a coherent and comprehensive architectural vision.

Working entirely within the existing building footprint, this project forms an excellent example of creative adaption at the homeowner scale.

Unity Architects has crafted a bespoke vision which transcends the extant situation, escalating the architectural experience with poise, elegance and understated confidence.

The result is a beautiful space for modern living.

Statutory Consents: Planning approved. Granted by Warwick District Council.

If you are looking for house extension architects in Leamington Spa, contact us to discuss how Unity Architects can provide professional architectural services for your project.