Opening onto the garden
Timber-Framed House Extension
The original house featured a fragmented façade and an internal layout that no longer suited the lifestyle of its occupants. Narrow window openings and the lack of a direct relationship with the garden created a clear separation between the interior and the outdoor spaces.
To address this, the existing façade was opened over a span of seven metres, bringing abundant natural light into the main living areas. The timber extension created a more fluid and open layout, improving the overall functionality of the house.
A strong visual and physical connection with the garden was established through large glazed openings and a timber deck. Western Red Cedar cladding, applied to both the extension and the visible portions of the existing house, gives the entire façade a renewed sense of unity and architectural coherence.
Technical Specifications
- Timber-frame extension with timber floor structure, elevated on stilts.
- Solid hardwood floor joists with stained finish.
- Pre-weathered zinc roofing.
- Western Red Cedar cladding.
- Pressure-treated pine decking and external stairs.
- Gas-fired heating via radiators connected to the existing boiler.
- Glued solid timber flooring.
Spécifications techniques
- Timber-frame
- Solid hardwood floor joists with stained finish
Équipe
Architecte : Jean Julien-Laferrière
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