The elevation design at this stage studies the volumetrics, the juxtaposition of primary materials and the re-composition of them in a contemporary way but still in correspondence with the local built environment. The local building directives dictate that the footprint of the new extension can cover only 80% of the plot’s surface. The staircase to the floor extension is counted to the footprint but not to the gross internal area as it is external. The building design can be challenging as the strict building regulations and the limited area for the new build put constraints to the design exploration.
The use of folding partitions at the main and only elevation of the new extension gives the flexibility of configuring the indoor space and connecting to outdoors. The design negotiates the alternation between stone, white render, and painted timber panels keeping the forms to primary sizes and shapes.
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