High Wyckham
Hastings
Private Residential | Sustainable Extension Project
Located in a prominent position overlooking Hastings Old Town and set within a Conservation Area.
This project saw the reworking of house split into two flats back into single dwelling. Key in achieving this was the incorporation of an internal lightwell into the building and the extension into the side return.
Incorporating eco-conscious values
Here a sedum roof marks the new works with a light shaft at its perimeter that brings light down into the heart of the lower ground floor. Equally rooflights set within the sedum roof throw natural light into the ground floor dining room. The nature of the project was one of forming a creative and well considered series of interior spaces.
One aspect of which was the recycling and upcycling of second-hand materials and objects into the design. These were sourced from the shop and consultancy Retrouvious on the Harrow road in London. A similar approach was taken by Shape Architecture with its two Eco-Sheds in London, but here the finish would be different.
Summary
Extension and Refurbishment, Hastings
The success of this project is in the extent of the transformation. A house divided into two flats with existing run down rear extension and large external lightwell has been transformed into a distinctive home. A series of creative and contemporary spaces tailored to our Clients’ brief.
A Guide to Extensions in Hastings
The link between rear extension and garden beyond is very important. The views from the interior or into the garden should be considered as should the limited palette of materials in the garden in how the relate to the extension.
Examples of Extension Projects
Our portfolio is full of extensions of all size and types. The flow from the interior out into the garden is considered in all as is the related use of glass and glazing in the form of rooflights and glazed doors and how they connect the insider to the outside.
