An existing joined pair of single vernacular cottages sit on the edge of a now disused country lane. The brief was to resurrect this aged and dilapidated pair into two contemporary homes for a young family and their parents.

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The proposed extensions to the original retained structure are simple rectangular buildings designed to reflect and compliment the vernacular form and scale of the original building.   These are positioned in a fan formation around the original dwelling creating courtyards and gardens with links back to the original building via low glazed connecting links.  

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The extensions sit on shallow brick podiums and are clad in painted black timber. roofs are finished in black standing seam zone, punctuated with large roof lights.

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The two new homes are created within this cluster of pitched roof elements that reference vernacular cluster development.