This project involves a single-storey rear extension to a 1930s bungalow in Dundee, developed in response to a tightly defined brief centred around extending the existing kitchen and reworking how the ground floor is used. The proposals form part of a wider reorganisation of the home, where the existing dining room is repurposed as an additional bedroom, placing greater emphasis on the new extension to accommodate both cooking and dining functions.
The extension adopts a linear arrangement, driven by the constraints of the existing property and the need to retain key features on the rear elevation, including a centrally positioned bay window. Rather than compete with the existing form, the design works alongside it - extending the plan in a controlled manner to create a galley-style kitchen that transitions naturally into a dedicated dining area positioned at the far end.
This dining space is designed to feel connected to the garden, with large sliding doors opening directly onto an external deck. In addition, a picture window with integrated seating provides a more considered relationship with the outside—framing views into the garden while creating a defined internal feature. Together, these elements bring natural light deeper into the plan and establish a clear endpoint to the extension.
Alongside the main living space, the design incorporates practical requirements including a utility area and additional storage, recognising the importance of these functions within everyday use. While alternative material approaches were explored during the design process, the final proposal adopts a more traditional external finish in keeping with the existing bungalow, ensuring the extension sits comfortably within its context while delivering a clear improvement to how the home operates.