Project developed whilst collaborating with Jamie Whelan Studio .

The Irish countryside has historically been built upon using traditional house types – cottages, long houses and tower houses. Since the 1970’s, the bungalow became the go-to building type due to it simplicity and affordability to construct.

This project builds of a typical Bungalow built in the 1980’s and rationalises a number of issues relating to the Bungalow house type, mainly reorienting views and capturing light throughout the day.

The primary concept of the new extension is to enhance the connection between the house and the garden, allowing for beautiful views while capturing the sunlight from the south and providing protection from strong north winds. The additional spaces will include a bright kitchen, dining area, and a relaxing space, seamlessly integrated into the existing bungalow and connecting all the transformed areas.

The eastward extension of the new addition frames the garden and creates distinct thresholds through careful deconstruction. The profile of the extension is further enhanced to add visual interest. The garden itself is designed to be grounded in the landscape, offering comfortable seating areas, a water feature, and carefully planned plant beds. To protect the south-facing windows from excessive sunlight, a wooden lattice acts as a sunscreen, adding a natural touch to the project. The east-facing windows provide maximum transparency to maximize the views.

Inside, the theme of the wood lattice is carried through the interior design, complemented by woodwork, white render, stone for the working tops, and concrete flooring. This combination creates a warm and natural environment, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the space.