Hykeham Road.

This project involved the thoughtful extension and reconfiguration of a suburban family home, with the aim of increasing internal space, improving functionality, and supporting the evolving needs of a growing family. Architecture North Ltd was appointed to lead the design and delivery of a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension, carefully tailored to enhance the property while respecting its original character.

To the side, the two-storey extension includes an open garage at ground floor level, providing secure off-street parking with direct access through to the rear garden. A key design intention was to preserve the original street-facing elevation's appearance. This was achieved by replicating the existing brickwork, roofline, and detailing, ensuring the new addition blends seamlessly with the original architecture and maintains the aesthetic continuity of the surrounding streetscape.

To the rear, a single-storey extension delivers a valuable improvement to the home’s layout, allowing for the expansion of the kitchen and the creation of a dedicated dining area. Full-height glazed doors connect this new space to the garden, encouraging a strong visual and physical relationship with the outdoors. Three strategically positioned skylights were integrated into the roof to allow natural light to flood into the rear of the property, creating a bright, open-plan living space that forms the heart of the home.

Upstairs, the first-floor layout was reconfigured to provide more practical and generous family accommodation. The original bathroom was extended and redesigned to improve its functionality and comfort, while two additional bedrooms were added, making the home more suitable for long-term family living without the need for relocation.