The most, if necessary, to increase the usefulspaces of any building are a superstructure of floors, if the supporting structures allow it, or an extension, if there are free areas on the site. In this case, the second option can be performed both in the form of a free-standing structure, connected to the main one by means of warm transitions, and in the form of an extension of the existing contour with a partial disassembly of the walls. In this thread, you are invited to view and discuss the project of British architects who created a compact but multifunctional extension to an existing brick apartment building, known to the local population as the Westbury Crescent Residence. 
This mansion was built over several decades.back and has already become an integral element in the urban environment. As a rule, any professional, undertaking a building renovation project, takes this key point into account. In addition, many owners of such houses retain a strong spiritual connection with their ancestors and those memorable events that once took place here, so they rarely agree to a complete restructuring. In this case, they come down to the optimal solution: to preserve the old house, increasing its area due to new structures, which was carried out in the project under consideration. 
As a result of the hard work of architects,consisting in a thorough assessment of each possible option with the obligatory consideration of the wishes of customers, a modern building appeared, strikingly different from the existing one. Through such a sharp contrast, the authors of the project tried to emphasize the connection between generations, and they succeeded in it to the full. In this case, the appendix does not look provocative, but, on the contrary, focuses attention on the classic forms of the mansion, which, probably, will never go out of fashion. 
New building in the form of a separate monolithicthe block is made mainly of metal and glass. Despite the fact that its configurations are simple and straightforward, it is quite expressive and attractive. This was largely due to the openness of the building, achieved with the help of a large number of transparent structures, as well as the use of profiled sheets as a fashionable cladding. The new Westbury Crescent Residence has a luxurious ultra-modern kitchen and a cozy spacious dining room that can accommodate a large number of people. At the same time, the authors additionally visually lengthened the room due to the wooden floor covering, passing from the house to the patio, which is one of the most popular and favorite tips from the designers of the modern school. 
The interior of the premises is the same as the exterior,uncomplicated but elegant. The architects disguised the working area of the kitchen with its tables, sink, and numerous cabinets with snow-white facades that merge in color with the rest of the structures. And only the chrome-plated surfaces of household appliances reveal this secret. In the dining area, wooden surfaces of natural warm shades prevail. A simple long table, chairs with wicker backs, a small but roomy chest of drawers, and the floor have created a harmonious ensemble, where there is nothing superfluous. This is probably why the only decoration of the room is bronze candlesticks and vases of flowers. It is very well thought out here and. In the daytime, the space is filled with streams of sunlight penetrating from the ends of the building. On cloudy days and at night, the room is flooded with rays of energy-saving LED lamps, located both along the walls and pointwise above the working area and the dining table. 
But these are not the only functional areas,which are located in the new part of the building: the architects also brought here a bathroom and a laundry room, which, by the way, do not have a very good elongated shape. In order not to destroy the dining room space, the configuration of other rooms had to be sacrificed. In this case, most of the tips from interior designers boil down to visually expanding the space with the help of light shades and reflective glossy surfaces. To preserve the unity of style, the authors used the same colors and textures as in the main part of the extension. A similar long mirror appeared opposite the window located in the upper part of the room, not only visually pushing the walls apart, but also increasing the illumination. The only bright spots to bring the space to life are the flowers on the dressing table and red towels. At the same time, every week you can create a new mood by changing the color of accents. 
With a great deal of confidence we can assumewhat is grace, comfort and coziness, which were obtained in the extension, the owners in the coming years will want to transfer to the rest of the mansion, and competent designers will be able to help them with this. 
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