Kier Muddiman

A substantial three-floor plus basement Victorian home in South Manchester required a full renovation. Neglected for many years the house was in need of remedial and structural works both externally and internally. The brief: modernisation for family living whilst celebrating the original features.

The scope of the project included Building Control and Structural Engineer liaison; managing the tender process and selection of a contractor; specifying all finishes and details; sourcing all fixtures and fittings; detail drawing of all bespoke elements; project management. 

The existing ground floor of this Victorian semi did not meet the current family’s needs. The kitchen extension at the rear created a dark middle room, with the kitchen layout itself wasting space. The proposal redesigned the kitchen adding a pop-out window seat overlooking the garden plus the addition of a utility room and a toilet.

The project paused at the design development stage due to change in circumstances.

This residential extension in Cliftonville, Margate involved a planning submission due to it’s location in the Athelstan/Ethelbert Conservation Area; followed by the full strip-out of the existing kitchen and garden. A side-return extension was constructed with a full-length glazed roof, bi-fold doors to the garden and an enlarged opening to the main house.  

The scope of the project included Building Control and Structural Engineer liaison; managing the tender process and selection of a contractor; specifying all finishes and details; sourcing all fixtures and fittings; detail drawing of the kitchen cabinetry; project management. 

This Victorian terrace near Dreamland required a re-think to the lower-ground floor, the primary family living spaces. The existing kitchen was disproportionately small for the house crammed into a modern extension at the rear. The proposal moved the kitchen into one of the primary rooms, creating a utility space in the old kitchen. Moving the kitchen required a Building Control application and the project was developed through to going on site.

The scope of the project included initial concept design and design detailing; managing the tender process and liaison with a main contractor; specifying all finishes and details; sourcing all fixtures and fittings; detail drawing of the kitchen cabinetry.