Freshwater Close
At Freshwater Close, KJC Architects have reimagined the traditional residential rear extension to forge a stronger relationship between indoor and outdoor living. The design introduces corner bi-fold doors, which effortlessly open to dissolve the boundary between the interior living space and the garden beyond. These doors not only flood the interior with daylight when open, but provide a wide, flexible connection to the outdoors, creating a sense of generosity and flow in the layout.
A striking feature of the project is the feature brick wall, built using Flemish bond brickwork. The choice of this classic pattern adds texture, rhythm, and a sense of permanence to the facade, while tying in with the local context in a refined way. By using Flemish bond, the wall gains subtle variation in shadow and colour, giving the building a crafted appearance and helping the extension to sit comfortably with neighbouring properties without appearing overly modern or out of context.
Completing the composition is a picture-frame window positioned to mirror an external bench seat in the landscape design. The window, framed in clean lines, frames a carefully composed view of the garden and bench, turning the external landscaping into a living artwork visible from indoors. The bench sits in precise alignment with the picture-frame window – a conscious move to allow internal occupants to visually engage with the garden seating and planting, bringing nature, relaxation, and visual balance into the design in every season.
A striking feature of the project is the feature brick wall, built using Flemish bond brickwork. The choice of this classic pattern adds texture, rhythm, and a sense of permanence to the facade, while tying in with the local context in a refined way. By using Flemish bond, the wall gains subtle variation in shadow and colour, giving the building a crafted appearance and helping the extension to sit comfortably with neighbouring properties without appearing overly modern or out of context.
Completing the composition is a picture-frame window positioned to mirror an external bench seat in the landscape design. The window, framed in clean lines, frames a carefully composed view of the garden and bench, turning the external landscaping into a living artwork visible from indoors. The bench sits in precise alignment with the picture-frame window – a conscious move to allow internal occupants to visually engage with the garden seating and planting, bringing nature, relaxation, and visual balance into the design in every season.