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Extension to side of farm house

6 years ago

This is fabulous ! Why did you put the extension to the side? Also what size is this extension and what is in the room in the original house the far side of the link? Many thanks

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Martin Shinnors Architect MRIAI
6 years ago
Hello Moira

Thank you for your comments.

The extension designed in this way for several reasons.

Orientation (sun and views)

Courtyard setting (farm yard vernacular)

Approach

Frame the garden created by the clients Mum (which was later removed but lawn retained in same location)

The original living room is retained in the original house to far side of link.

regards

Martin Shinnors MRIAI
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