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This is a substantial extension to a 19th C. farm labourers cottage built entirely as an oak frame. Glazed gables bring light into the interior at high level. (Photography: Duncan McNichol)
The original structure was ironstone and brick. Many of the external faces of the bricks had the paw prints of a kitten whose perambulations across the brick drying racks appears to have been viewed with equanimity. (Photography: Duncan McNichol)
Painted softwood joinery blends well with the natural terracotta of the brick and tile and weatherboarding, which will in time weather to a sliver-grey colour. (Photography: Duncan McNichol)
A traditional farmhouse style kitchen with a beamed ceiling creates a spectacular open plan living space. The common floor joists are lined with colour washed larch boarding. (Photography: Duncan McNichol)
Creating a seating alcove for the family and friends to sit adjacent to the cooking area does much to bring the preparation of food into the heart of the home. Note the glazed screen and door giving access into the conservatory beyond. (Photography: Duncan McNichol)
Above the kitchen the oak frame creates a magnificent master bedroom which is a storey and a half to create a more intimate feel to the space. The frame was inspired by a farmhouse in the Mayenne district of France discovered whilst on holiday. Again colour washed larch boarding has been used over the common rafters of the frame to create a beautiful finish. (Photography: Duncan McNichol)
A Juliette balcony with inward opening doors allows the warm summer evenings to be enjoyed when the opportunity allows. The wardrobe is Sycamore with woven panels of thin strips of timber. (Photography: Duncan McNichol)
Long view through the master en-suite bathroom. Note the use of cottage style ledge and batten oak doors. (Photography: Duncan McNichol)
“"Just to say that it looks fabulous, and all who survey it are wonder-struck. Best wishes and many thanks to you all."
Simon, National Trust
“"Everyone is very impressed with the finished result and I thought I would just take the opportunity of belatedly giving my thanks to you and your team for a job very well done. I have submitted the bridge for a Civic Society award for next year and have every expectation of its success."
P White, Northholt & Greenford Countryside Park Manager
“"Thanks for the excellent job which has just been completed on the Oak Frame extension to the above property. Not only is the quality of the work faultless, it is a true work of art, which will bring endless enjoyment to me and my wife. The end result has surpassed our wildest expectations."
Ray Nicolaides
“"We wanted to write to you to express our profound gratitude for the excellent work you have done on our building scheme. It cannot have been easy to pick up the project from another architect when there were still a number of issues unresolved, but you have done so brilliantly and remained calm throughout, even at fraught times. We really do appreciate that you have gone the extra mile for us. We have all enjoyed working with you and have been so impressed with the quality of your work."
Alastair, The Early Years Project
“"I wanted to drop you a quick note to show my appreciation for your guys efforts today; they were a pleasure to have around the house and worked hard to get the frame up today."
Paul, Contracts Manager