The existing property consisted of a series of small, dark cellular rooms, an undersized kitchen and only a single door to the garden which was located in a corridor.
We were instructed to rectify the existing problems, and following detailed consultation with our client, we agreed the key objectives of the project to be space, light and flow.
We were instructed to design a new dwelling within the curtilage of an existing property and obtain planning and building permissions.
The client had a strong idea on aesthetics and form so we worked collaboratively to create Maison Noir. It is configured as an ‘upside down’ house to make the most of the rural views over the railway track and adjacent fields.
We were engaged to prepare planning and building applications to facilitate the alteration and renovation of the existing property to improve the internal layout / flow, create better links between the interior and exterior and improve thermal efficiency.