Elgin

The proposed works seek to sensitively reconfigure the interior of this handsome Victorian residence and improve connections between the house and gardens to better accommodate modern family life.

The house is understood to have been built c.1866 and is a mid-Victorian, semi-detached villa of heavy masonry construction with limestone ashlar facings and is a ‘character building’ within a conservation area.

We reconfigured the interior to create improved connections between the stepped levels typically found at the rear of the ‘Bristol Villa’ typology. Further work was undertaken to increase the basement ceiling height and improve the connection between the interior living space and the rear garden at both ground floor and basement levels.

The building is a 'Smart Home' incorporating a 'Loxone' home automation mini-server, and also endeavors to reduce the capital heating and water costs by way of a solar thermal installation and rainwater harvesting. The proposed works also include the design of bespoke fixtures and fittings, a garden room and landscaping including rammed earth retaining walls.

Client

Private

Location

Bristol

Status

Complete

Specifics

Conservation Area

Basement Extension

Team

Structural Engineer: KB2

Contractor: Madden & Rose