Mark A Burgess

Mark Burgess Architects Macclesfield Cheshire Manchester

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Design for sunlight in Macclesfield instead of new house!

New house? Well it might as well be! Tired old flat roof  is site for  new living  space.  Family house stands out from the rest.

Architects Macclesfield new house alternative.

 

Architects Macclesfield new house alternative. before shot

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This unique Macclesfield living space was commissioned rather than a move into a new house. A new hardwood stairway leads to it from the kitchen. The brief required architecture to maximise natural light. And I saw potential to add roof lighting in the kitchen.The existing first floor could have been just extruded over the garage. But this house faces south. An opportunity! So a glazed elevation, with balcony, was conceived.

Credit for this successful project must also go to my client. He was particularly effective in the “Client Role”. Satisfactory outcomes depend on consultants’ and contractors’ performance.  But also on the client’s. Clear briefing; timely, firm decisions; adequate funding are key needs. And a commitment to honour contractual obligations. These are the signs of an effective client.

 

 

Architects Macclesfield new house alternative.

The section is designed to admit skylight on both sides of the house.

Architects Macclesfield new house alternative.

The Velux rooflights over the kitchen are linked.

Architects Macclesfield new house alternative.

The existing kitchen was retained but a new inclined ceiling with roof lights added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I  always aim to design for maximum value. Asset value is added to the house. With the new space for living, study or a fifth bedroom. External appearance is improved by removal of the flat roof and creation of the balcony. The kitchen was enhanced with new natural light. I provide various services to achieve success. My client’s  builder was taken ill. So I called in  my tradesmen to pick up progress. John Shuker and Brian Sheldon were part of my team on a recent new house. We used the  Exitex roof glazing system there too. So my client benefitted from tried and tested experience. And the project was completed in good time.

Architects Macclesfield new house alternative.Architects Macclesfield new house alternative.

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