Construction works have recently been completed on extensions to this lovely 18th Century Grade II listed cottage in Suffolk. It forms the end terrace of a row of four two-storey cottages and incorporates several architectural tricks to increase home space and functionality. Several previous extensions and outbuildings existed to the rear of the existing property, creating courtyards and disconnected spaces. Designed by Gorniak and McKechnie architects, the proposals infilled the courtyard area with a double-height glazed atrium, and connected this space, via an infill lobby, to the outbuildings via a new connecting roof.
J P Chick & Partners Ltd provided structural engineering design services, employing ‘lean design’ techniques, to ensure that all new structural elements could be incorporated, seamlessly into the historic building fabric. This required careful analysis and assessment of proposed deflections, such that the smallest size elements could be used, and did not intrude upon the architectural design. A high point in the design was a connecting bridge, across the atrium.
Thanks to David Cantrill and his team for leading on this project – we think it looks fantastic!
