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Contemporary Extension to a Tudor Country House in Hertfordshire
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Dyer Grimes Architecture have been commissioned to redevelop our client’s 8 acre country estate. The brief was to design a contemporary building to allow the client’s large family to live together at one time,
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Working with English Heritage officers, we negotiated a design solution that joined an ultra contemporary annex to the existing Grade II listed Tudor farmhouse.
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Our approach was to provide a clear distinction between architectural eras, leaving the historic structure undisturbed.
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To unite the two structures in the most delicate way possible, our design includes a lightweight glass bridge that matches the contemporary style of the annex without obstructing the view of the main house.
If you have a period property that you plan to extend, which approach would you choose? Discuss your plans with John by calling 020 8874 4688 or book a zoom consultation by clicking here.