Balancing Heritage and Innovation

This project pairs the sensitive renovation of a traditional countryside home with the addition of a contemporary extension. The bold new structure, clad in Corten steel offers crisp angular lines and expansive glazing, creates a dramatic contrast while drawing light deep into the living spaces. Its contemporary form sits in deliberate dialogue with the historic brickwork of the original house, achieving a balance between heritage and innovation.

A house with an older brick section and a modern metal extension, surrounded by grass and flowers, under a clear sky.

Upper Maxted

Extension & Renovation 2022

Working with a grade 2 listed property required precision and consideration, ensuring the historic character of this 18th century farmhouse was preserved while creating a striking new addition. The result showcases not only our attention to detail but also our ability to balance heritage and innovation seamlessly.

Modern house with rusty metal exterior, large glass windows, and a sliding glass door, surrounded by a flower garden.
A modern house with large windows showing a cozy interior with a reading nook, kitchen, and dining area, illuminated at dusk.
A modern house with a rust-colored exterior, large glass windows, and a patio with outdoor chairs where people are sitting and talking, surrounded by tall grass and trees during daytime.
Modern kitchen with a curved wooden island, black appliances, brick wall, large windows, and a dining area with a colorful painting.
A woman is lying on a window seat, reading a book, in a modern kitchen and living area with large windows showing an outdoor field.
Outdoor patio with a white table and turquoise chairs, a wood-burning stove, trees, and a field in the background during sunset.