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BEFORE & AFTER
Skylights keep the Douglas fir window
north-facing extension and door frames
light and bright. ‘The plus characterful
zigzag roof produces a furniture give the
nice effect at different space a warmer feel
times of day’
5 THINGS YOU NEED
TO KNOW ABOUT…
PITCHED
ROOF FORMS
Architect Robin Sjoholm from
Outpost has the lowdownÉ
THEY’RE STRIKINGLY
1 MODERN Pitched roof
forms add a contemporary
feel to a period property, creating
a visually striking and dynamic
form of architecture.
THEY LOOK JUST
2AS GOOD INSIDE Roof
forms offer a beautiful internal
ceiling scape. Team them with
shallow roof lights and this can
also help avoid issues with
possible overlooking.
THEY CAN MAXIMISE
3 LIGHT The spread of natural
daylight through an array of
narrow roof-light windows can
A bright blue slab-door
kitchen underlines the make the most of the late
house’s contemporary afternoon sunlight.
design credentials THEY ASSIST WITH PHOTOGRAPHS FRENCH+TYE
4 HEATING AND
VENTILATION The design
WHAT I’VE LEARNED of a pitched roof form aids with
passive heating and cooling.
“ Old houses mean compromises. 5 MATERIAL IS KEY
USING THE RIGHT
I couldn’t add external wall or Pre-weathered zinc (as used
in Philippe’s house) is an ideal FEATURE IFEOLUWA ADEDEJI
cavity insulation, instead I was limited material to use due to its
durability and flexibility.
to adding 10cm to the interior walls ”
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