Facebook Tweet Help Stories Renovation This Bluestone terrace extension features a lovely connection to nature Share Tweet Help Designed as an open, light-filled living space, this original Bluestone terrace from the 1880s underwent a major renovation to create connection to the outdoors Designer: Altereco DesignFrom the designer: Our brief required us to work with an 1880's Bluestone terrace and to create a daily living space that appreciated and enjoyed it's connection with the established landscaping of the backyard.We took a very delicate approach to the preservation of the heritage - preserving and celebrating the Bluestone.To create minimal contact and impact on the Bluestone wall we created a small incision in an existing brickwood for the door portal between the old and new. North facing windows are double hung sash windows and fixed directly to the solid timber posts, eliminating additional frames and providing excellent natural ventilation. The property is close to the sea so we wanted to maximise the sea breeze.Project challengesWorking with the deteriorating stonework was tricky. The rear terrace was made out of Bluestone rubble which was breaking off in bits and pieces. Minimising the impact on vegetationThe owner was a landscape gardener and there was a very established green wall that we had to work around and respect.We wanted to provide as much light as possible and an outlook to the established landscaping and green wall without making it simply a glass box. Story by: David Renwick 05 Jul, 2020 Renovation Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Stretching out to nature 21 Apr, 2024 Lean and green 21 Apr, 2024 Weathered charm 21 Apr, 2024 We know the Specialists Similar Stories