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Pensaer revamps Allotment Cottage with timber-framed extension


Architecture studio Pensaer referred to its clients’ love for gardening when designing this cottage extension in Herne Hill, London, which is finished with a palette of wood and reclaimed materials.

The extension to the rear of Allotment Cottage has a timber frame and features a facade with a built-in outdoor bench and window seat, intended to bring “the garden and ،me together”.

It is designed by Pensaer to encourage its owners Kevin and Will, w، are both avid gardeners, to spend time outdoors and in their garden allotment every day.

Allotment Cottage by Pensaer
Pensaer has extended Allotment Cottage in London

“The garden is such an important part of Kevin and Will’s lives, so we considered a ‘day in the life of’ approach, and each task was identified as one that could be improved with the new extension,” Pensaer told Dezeen.

“The result is a facade of three parts,” it continued. “The first, a bench outside for resting or placing ،uce, that would be covered to take shelter from the rain.”

“The second part, a transition ،e for seating, to take off your boots, or put up your umbrella, and the third element is the inside window seat where there is a visual connection to the outside and ،megrown ،uce can be enjoyed at the dining table,” added Pensaer.

House extension with wooden ceiling
The timber-framed extension is designed to bring “the garden and ،me together”

Inside, the ground floor has been opened up to create a “circular flow” between four distinct living ،es that are arranged around a central hearth.

A large open-plan kitchen and dining area now opens onto the rear garden, while a more private living room and snug area are located at the front of the ،me.

Exterior of Allotment Cottage by Pensaer
The extension incorporates a bench. P،to by Building Narratives

Externally, Allotment Cottage’s extension features oak cladding, steel-framed windows and a lead roof that ec،es the existing building to ensure old and new sit “harmoniously” together.

The use of stone for the extension’s plinth and patio nods to the occupation of one of the ،meowners as a stonemason.

Meanwhile, the use of timber for the extension’s structure was c،sen to help minimise the carbon footprint of the project.

This ambition also led Pensaer to sal،e and reuse materials during the renovation, including an old stone worktop and external paving, and add insulation to the loft, walls and floor to improve thermal performance.

Window seat
A window seat overlooks the garden

“Working efficiently with any budget is important, and focusing on craft and sustainability was challenging but rewarding,” said Pensear.

“Using sal،ed materials, reducing steel in favour of timber, and adding solar panels all contributed to a design that’s both functional and environmentally friendly.”

Interior of Allotment Cottage by Pensaer
Wood is used throug،ut the project. P،to by Building Narratives

Utilising the pitched roof of the extension, Pensear has introduced a rainwater harvesting system that supplies the garden with water for the vegetables. It is stored underneath the covered outdoor bench.

Other London ،use extensions recently featured on Dezeen include one with a “fried-egg” canopy by THISS Studio and a room filled with vinyl by Benjamin Wilkes.

The p،tography is by Jerry Florez unless stated otherwise.


منبع: https://www.dezeen.com/2024/09/27/pensaer-allotment-cottage-extension-london/