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The site presented a number of challenges, including a house over 150 years old, the proximity to a Special Area of ​​Conservation (River Nore) and the existing topography. Although not protected through statutory designation the original house with its modest scale and unassuming architectural aspirations makes a contribution to our quality of life by informing us of our past and adding visual interest to the environment. The project aimed to preserve the heritage while making a contemporary architectural statement derived from a conservation objective. The brief asked for additional accommodation to meet current lifestyle demands. An adaptive reuse of the existing house was envisaged. The new volumes create an amicable relationship with... More