Timber frame home on River Derwent floodplain

Design for a timber frame home sitting within meters of the River Derwent. The design is for a contemporary, timber frame add on to a historic property. The existing house was actually fabricated off site and transported to it's current position before being modified with a stone exterior.

The extension will be designed to be raised above the flood levels using pile foundations to reduce the building footprint (and hence the risk of flooding)

A natural cedar combined with charred timber cladding has been specified to the external facades. The use of bi-fold doors and double height glazing capture the South facing sun whilst a deep overhang prevents over-heating by solar gain.

A wood burning stove will be added to the existing living room and new underfloor heating throughout the new extension.

The extension accommodates a new stair core, office and ancillary accommodation (bedroom, ensuite and living in one) for a dependant relative. Upstairs a large combined office and stair well has access to a roof terrace with views across the Derwent.