Cwtch House

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CLIENT  Private

LOCATION  Cardiff, Wales

SECTOR  Residential

TYPE  Extension

VALUE  Not disclosed

AREA  40sqm

STATUS Complete Autumn 2019

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This new extension replaces a small, dark, cold, cramped kitchen with a light-filled space for the family to gather, cook, eat and relax.

A view from the front door through the house to the garden is created, intriguing and inviting visitors into the new space.

Glazed doors fold back to open up the corner of the space to the beauty of the garden and allow the dining space to spill out onto the patio on sunny days.

The name ‘Cwtch House’ relates to the concept for the project. The Welsh word, ‘Cwtch’ has a double meaning - a hug or a small cosy space. A brick ‘arm’ wraps around and embraces the space, culminating in a hearth, making the room feel cosy and welcoming.  Built-in seating provides a place to relax and read a book in front of the fire, enjoy a coffee with friends or sit and watch the children play.

Rooflights wash the painted exposed brick walls with natural light, bringing out their texture.  The space in filled with daylight, even on cloudy days.

A utility room houses laundry facilities and additional storage space which can be hidden away behind the sliding door.

Photography by Alex Sedgmond