Zinc cladding extension in agricultural holding

Plantation Lodge Farm
South Kesteven, Lincolnshire

Plantation Lodge Farm is located on a leafy 2.43-hectare plot, just outside Castle Bytham, where the client runs his own business.

The single dwelling included in this agricultural holding is occupied by the client and his family and is subject to a Section 106 agricultural occupancy agreement.

The existing building consisted of a two-storey detached house, with three internal levels, due to the sloping site. With this prior layout, only part of the main roof was converted into a first-floor habitable space.

Due to a need for more space, the client requested a two-storey extension to increase the habitable area of the dwelling and improve the aesthetic connection with the nearby building, which served as an office for the client’s business activity.

The proposal consisted of a double-storey side extension built on the southern side of the house, to create two new bedrooms and a bathroom at the first-floor level and a larger dining area at the ground-floor level, as well as an alteration of the patio.

The design was intended as a contemporary interpretation of the traditional shapes forming the existing building; the proposed zinc cladding, added to all sides of the extension, contributed to the monolithic look of the addition and balanced the textured finishes of the existing facades, which consisted of stone, timber and roof tiles.

The approach to the design was to retain a traditional look for the elevations visible from the public road, while creating an industrial-inspired and sleek design for the private sides of the dwelling.

The junction between the new zinc cladding and the existing building required careful detailing to ensure a clean transition between old and new.
The external reveals of the full-height slim window act as the edge profile for the metal cladding, resolving the interface between extension and existing wall.

Bespoke joinery was used throughout to maximise storage and create a dramatic yet warm atmosphere for the room’s occupants.
The master bedroom, located on the first floor of the new extension, was designed with the walk-in wardrobe behind the bed headboard, allowing an unobstructed view from the bed through the Juliet balcony.