Ballyhackamore House – Custom Extension to Family Home In East Belfast
Client Aspirations
"Bespoke considered design solution for alterations and extension to existing house; modernise the existing kitchen with a focus of creating a family space with a strong connection to the outside; increase the natural light throughout the house; additional internal alterations to improve the circulation flow functionality of the home for a growing family"
Challenges
"Existing dwelling just off Cyprus Avenue in Ballyhackamore, East Belfast constructed circa 1900's; required a sensitive and methodical design approach; reconfiguration of a historical home with cellular layout and small rooms to an open plan home; profusion of natural light and connection to outdoors important; overlooked by adjacent properties"
Design Response
The architects created a generous open plan living, dining and kitchen space with extensive glazing to flood the extension with light. They reconfigured the floor plan to enhance circulation and functionality, relocated the bathroom, added a bright home office, introduced ground floor utility and WC, installed skylights on the upper stairwell, created music room access, and designed a semi-covered courtyard for entertaining.
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