long years, in part thanks to Covid-related delays. The couple spent two frustrating years living in a rental property nearby before planning was approved. Rob recalls the challenges they faced: “Being a listed heritage property, a very careful design and negotiation process was needed with the local authority’s conservation and planning team. We used rustic pole barn/ tin-roofed canopies in many farmyards as ustifi cation to allow the additional space. contrasting modern aesthetic ensured it clearly delineates the old and new elements.” Yet the deadline for the installation of
renewable energy systems with a government grant arrived sooner than the planning permission and the couple found themselves installing the heating system before other works began. James and Amy opted for a ground source heat pump that involved drilling three 100m deep boreholes in the courtyard before the system was commissioned and certifi ed. When planning permission for the extension arrived three months later, the couple faced another signifi cant delay if they wanted to follow a traditional tender route. Fortunately, Artel31 had their own construction team, which was available at short notice. “We had already
James and Amy’s inspiration for the project was their experience of living overseas
worked with them and were happy,” says Amy. “I’m a feeling person and you need to have someone you can trust.” Covid didn’t just cause delays, it also drove up costs, which in turn impacted the couple’s choice of materials. As a result, there is very little steel in the glazed kitchen and dining extension. Glulam beams form the main structure, which features a 6.6m glazed frontage to the courtyard, and this is divided into three sliding panes. Support beams inside are fl itched’; compound beams in which thin pieces of steel are sandwiched between timber and the three layers held together with bolts. Aside from keeping steel costs down, the feel is less industrial. Nevertheless, the interior style in this
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