Arts & Crafts home extension

The turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries was an interesting period of change in the world of Art and Architecture. The opulence of the Victorian period gave way to the initially more fluid Art Nouveau style followed by the geometric styles of the Art Deco period later in the 1920's-1930's. Architecture of the era was somewhat influenced by both aesthetics, and is generally classified as "Arts and Crafts". There are however a wide variety of styles which are encompassed by this description, from pure Art Nouveau, through Neo-Gothic, to Early Art Deco.

This fine semi-detached property in the Broadland Village of Brundall is a modest example of the movement. There are some typical features which distinguish this tasteful style, and these have been lovingly embellished with new but in keeping features by an educated and engaged client over the years.

Our challenge here was to remove an earlier inappropriate 1980's flat roofed extension, and tie a new extension on to the (typically) complicated roofscape in a sympathetic yet practical way, to ensure that the proportion of the property was not compromised in the process. The client was delighted with the outcome, and our ability to present the scheme in realistic 3D imagery which brings the project to life before work has even begun!