We’re excited that works are now at the wind and watertight stage in our Darras Hall house remodelling and retrofit project outside Newcastle.
Our client appointed a local architect and approached us for our expertise in accessible design.
Progress: Dramatic full height glazing to the living areas
Progress: Frameless rooflight glazing
He has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) so came to us because he wanted to ensure a high-quality design that would make his home fully accessible and energy efficient.
The original 180m2 bungalow from the 1960’s had been virtually untouched from when it was built. We worked with the client to create a plan for a barrier-free home. We produced a series of sketches and a model to explain our vision of opening up the house to the south facing garden with a double height space and reflecting pools to bring shimmering dappled sunlight deep into the heart of the home.
Before: The original house
Design
The plan now boast three bedrooms with direct garden access, with the master bedroom having a desssing room, ensuite and therapy space. The main spaces are now all open plan with a storage wall providing a sub-division of spaces. There is ramped access from the garage which is on a split level.
Sketch: An early concept sketch showing the building addressing the south facing garden
Energy
We completed an energy model so that we could calculate that our new design was predicted to make the home a massive 250% more energy efficient.
The remodelled home also has UFH (underfloor heating), an ASHP (Air Source Heat Pump), MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery) and Photovoltaic panels on the roof to generate electricity with a storage battery
Progress: The house was uninsulated and EPC 'D' rated and this will rise to an 'A' rating.
Works should be completed in early 2025, and we look forward to seeing the full transformation.
(All images by Gavin Miller/ Sarah Youngman)
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