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A BLEND OF OLD AND NEW TWYFORD, HAMPSHIRE


Paul Cashin Architects has completed an extension to a Grade II listed property in Twyford, near Winchester. The original house dates from the 17th century, although it had been remodelled and extended during the late 18th century. The owners wanted to explore the potential to extend the home for their growing family, but with the cottage being a listed building, they were unsure as to what they could do. The brief was to replace an existing


lean-to and 20th century conservatory with a new modern, contemporary extension. The design was developed in close consultation with the local authority as well as their historic environment department.


8 www.sbhonline.co.uk The extension is accessed via a small


link portion. The link aims to have the effect of “walking through a portal into a seemingly different dwelling,” one that is modern, bright, light and airy with clean lines and white walls. Complementary aspects were also


incorporated, such as the “strategic placement” of windows and roof lights in order to cast light over walls and corners to create little nooks, replicating the dimly lit “cubby holes” and “odd corners” of the existing property. The overall form of the extension is informed by the “awkward shape and uses of the site”, resulting in the walls not being parallel and splaying out at different irregular angles.


Externally, black-painted timber larch


cladding is used as the primary material, contrasting with the white painted brickwork of the original house. “Visual depth and distinction” has


been added to the cladding through the articulation of the boards. The inclusion of timber fins changes the way shadows are cast across the external surface. At night these are illuminated by external lighting. A secondary entrance to the house is


provided through a concealed door that is finished to match the cladding. This opens to a boot/utility room, from which a new shower room can be accessed, before proceeding to the new open plan living space and dining area.


september/october 2019


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