Hi,
From our initial architect engagement the following draft has been suggest for an extension to our existing 3 bed semi-d.
We are working to refine/reduce the overall size to reduce costs, but keen to get forum insight.
One of the key issues my wife currently has with the proposal is that the architect has proposed a flat roof with a parapet linking into our existing hipped roof. Our neighbours has this design and its not the prettiest in her view!
I've attached some key pages (proposed floorplans and existing elevations) and outlined the context plus some of our initial thoughts below.
Context
We are a couple with three boys under 5. We want something that can be our family home for the next 20+ years.
Some key things we wanted:
4 bedrooms, so one additional bedroom plus ensuite
Open plan kitchen, dining, living opening out to our south west facing back garden/patio
Playroom/boys tv room long term
Home office space
Utility / boot room
Separate multi purpose room - tv snug, guest bedroom, office
Improve energy efficiency of the existing house as an outcome of the extension where possible
First thoughts
Looks big - implications for planning success, build cost, heating costs, etc
Lots of twists in walls, ie not a square box excepting that our neighbouring boundary wall is not parallel to our gable wall
Lots of excavation if we are to extent approx 7 meters from back wall. Our house is below garden level with a patio between the house and garden
Have seen the excellent feedback on other posts and would appreciate all thoughts!
Draft Plans & Existing Elevations v 0.1.pdf