HOME S & INTERIORS GARRY THOMAS


A WOODL AND WONDER FROM COSY COTTAGE TO LIGHT FILLED HAVEN


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provides shade from the summer sun but also allows the doors to remain open, inviting the sounds of wildlife into the home while keeping the rain out. This openness ensures that the client's son can move around freely, dissolving the barriers between him and the rest of the house.


Acorn Construction, a team of young and enthusiastic builders, brought this vision to life. Their energy and gusto resonated with the client, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination. The team's craftsmanship is evident in the delicate sprockets to the eaves, giving the roof an almost floating appearance, harmoniously blending with the woodland backdrop.


Nestled in the enchanting woodlands of The Doward near Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, lies Pentumpkin Cottage. The challenge for architect Garry Thomas, of Thomas Studio in Herefordshire, was to breathe light into a traditionally dark, two-story woodland cottage while ensuring accessibility for the client's son who uses a motorised wheelchair. The solution? A stunning glass box extension that not only illuminates the interior but also seamlessly integrates the home with its natural surroundings.


SIGHT AND SOUND The design's centrepiece is a lightweight steel frame supporting a low projecting roof canopy. This clever feature not only


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The extension's striking red posts are a bold statement, anchoring the structure within its forest setting. The terraced deck, an extension of the interior, invites the forest in, creating a serene, interconnected living space.


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