15 Hillside Road,Winchester - Residential Extension‍ ‍

The brief

Like many homes in Teg Down, the original layout no longer suited the needs of a modern family. The kitchen and dining area were particularly tight for space and disconnected. The clients approached SOLV architects with a brief to unlock the potential of the ground floor, creating a larger, more flexible living space with a better connection to the garden, alongside essential utility space.

The design solution

The solution is a contemporary wrap-around extension, balancing functionality with modern design. At the rear, a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area opens directly onto the garden, while a new utility room, shower room and generous store are tucked to the side.

The garden sits around 600mm below the original house level rather than trying to eliminate this change in level, the design embraces it, with a sunken dining space that meets the garden and enhances the sense of connection to the outdoors.

A brick feature wall provides warmth and texture, grounding the space while a calm palette of brick and cedar gives the extension a contemporary but grounded character. Powder-coated aluminium windows and sliding doors flood the interior with natural light. A large roof lantern brings additional light into the dining area, while a picture window in the living space frames a view of the garden.

The result

What was once a series of tight disconnected rooms is now a bright flowing space designed around the everyday rhythms of family life, with space to gather, cook and unwind.

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Client feedback:

“We have completed two projects with Shaun. We always found him easy to communicate with and straight forward to understand. The projects were designed efficiently and Shaun was always open to incorporating our ideas into the schemes. The overall looks are great and we are happy with the outcomes.”

Richard Brookes