AMAZING HOMES With a large dormer window that punctuates the roofline, the hipped form of the roof of this two-storey extension (designed by Oliver Leech Architects) mimics the original roofline of the house. Planning restrictions meant that the external material palette was limited to what was previously on site — including dark clay tiles, timber and render. So the architects worked within these constraints using a handmade, grey Danish clay tile that’s visually very different to the neighbouring red tiles, but one that’s in harmony with the original house. Beneath the clay tile roof, a layer of corrugated material acts as a water management system, allowing rainwater to flow off into a hidden gutter.
Complementing the soft, muted tone of the tile, timber cladding also adds textural interest. The Siberian…
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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2024