Belmont
Belmont is a contemporary extension and remodelling project designed to enhance an already beautiful family home through a sensitive yet confident architectural intervention.
The proposal carefully balances traditional character with modern living, introducing a refined new addition that complements the existing property while establishing a clear contemporary identity of its own.
Project Type: Contemporary Extension & Remodel
Status: Pre-Construction
Living Spaces: Large open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with vaulted ceilings, direct garden connection and covered external terraces.
Key Features: Exposed oak trusses, dramatic gable glazing, expansive sliding doors, double-height internal volumes, covered outdoor living spaces and strong indoor–outdoor connection.
Materials: Natural stone walling, exposed oak structure, timber detailing, slate roofing and slim-profile architectural glazing.
Sustainability: Fabric-first upgrades, enhanced thermal performance, maximised natural daylight and passive connection to the surrounding landscape.
The extension is centred around a dramatic vaulted living space framed by expressive exposed oak trusses and expansive areas of glazing. Large-format sliding doors and full-height gable glazing create a strong visual connection to the surrounding gardens, allowing natural light to flood deep into the interior while blurring the boundary between inside and outside.
Deep overhangs and covered terraces extend the living spaces outward, creating sheltered external areas that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons.
Architecturally, the design draws inspiration from traditional rural forms and craftsmanship, reinterpreted through a cleaner and more contemporary language.
Natural stone walling, exposed structural timber and finely detailed glazing combine to create a warm and tactile palette that sits comfortably alongside the original dwelling. The exposed timber structure becomes both a functional and sculptural element, giving rhythm, depth and character to the new spaces internally and externally.
Internally, the extension transforms the way the house is experienced, introducing generous open-plan living spaces with a greater sense of volume, light and connection to the landscape. Carefully framed views, vaulted ceilings and layered spaces create an atmosphere that feels calm, refined and deeply rooted within its setting.
