
Gibsons Road
Alterations and extension to an attractive semi-detached red brick house in Stockport.
Brief:
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Reorganise rear half of house and provide new spaces for kitchen/ dining/ family and study
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Maximise interaction with garden
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Extend bedroom at first floor and relocate ensuite shower.
Proposals:
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Remove existing outrigger and bay window
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New single storey extension, contemporary in appearance
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Timber framed structure at first floor, brick clad for identical appearance to original
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Reorganisation of internal spaces to provide study and family areas
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Construction is well insulated (woodfibre), lightweight timber frame with handmade brick cladding at plinth level and cedar boarding above
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Window, external doors and rooflight are aluminium framed with triple glazing
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All junctions taped internally for best possible air-tightness.
Construction:
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Work started on site in spring 2019 and completed in the summer.











Photos © Francesco Russo