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The Pavilion sits within a large estate and began life as a decorative folly before being adapted into a residence. Over time, a poorly conceived mid-century extension compromised both the appearance and function of the original Grade II listed rotunda. The client’s brief was clear: restore the Pavilion’s architectural integrity while expanding the home to meet contemporary needs, without undermining its heritage value. Rather than approaching the project as a simple removal and replacement exercise, the design team saw an opportunity to repair the damage caused by previous interventions and introduce a confident yet restrained new extension. The aim was to allow the historic structure to regain prominence while supporting moder... More