Black Rendered Extension

THE PROPERTY
A traditional, Edwardian villa just a few miles from the historic city centre, this family home in Cambridge has been renovated and transformed for 21st century living.
In need of modernisation the owners were attracted to the central location of the property, the generosity of space and the potential it offered for renovation.

They instructed Cambridge based MOOi Architecture and The Daniels Group to reimagine the kitchen and dining areas, develop the outdoor entertaining space and modernise the bathrooms, transforming it onto the stunning, colour filled family home it is today.

KITCHEN, DINING AND LIVING
The existing wraparound white, PVC conservatory enveloping the rear of the property was replaced with a striking extension with a dynamic form, featuring black render and a black zinc roof. Slimline, external doors from Maxlight, slide away to expose the cantilevered corner, providing a flexible family entertaining space.

The large-format porcelain concrete floor tiles help to reinforce the indoor/outdoor connection by running seamlessly from the kitchen and dining area out onto the external terrace. The terrace therefore provides a visual and physical continuation of the extension, which is subtly lit with external wall lights and LED step lighting around the perimeter of the terrace.
Inside the large, open-plan contemporary kitchen features bespoke, linoleum faced, midnight blue, handleless tall cabinetry and a rough sawn oak central island with terrazzo top. The colour “pop” continues with vibrant daffodil yellow featuring on the glass splashback, rebated into the oak splayed reveal.

The kitchen delivers on both form and function by incorporating clever design features to conceal functional features and storage, for a polished and uncluttered appearance.
Leading off the kitchen, the family living space with feature frameless oriel window lined in oak, offers a playful reading nook often occupied by a small family member.

Smart Home systems by Control4 link the home automation, heating and lighting with the AV surround sound system, incorporating integrated ceiling speakers throughout and retractable projector and screen for family film screenings.

The functional utility space is anything but utilitarian with vibrant daffodil yellow again featuring on the melamine faced, birch faced plywood carcassing with exposed shelf detailing, injecting a refreshing accent of colour into the space.

BATHROOM
Upstairs the family bathroom remodel delivered a daring and bold transformation of the existing space. The feature Divine Savages wallpaper is a quirky and playful, the hue from the flamingos reflected in the custom painted, fuchsia pink roll-top bath. The wall of mirror creates depth in the space, lime green floor tiles are both family functional and fun and brushed bronze bathroom fittings complete the look.
The master en-suite, in a monochromatic black and white scheme, features wrap around tiles and concealed, tiled storage and black fittings giving a contrast to the vibrant family bathroom.

The completed renovation has, in the Client’s own words, exceeded their expectations and the collaborative approach to design and construction has delivered a colourful and adventurous contemporary home, respectful of it’s heritage features but perfectly evolved for modern living.