House Plus is the first major publication to look at an array of contemporary architectural, interior and lifestyle possibilities facing homeowners wanting to add space to their dwellings. The book is grouped into five sections, which reflect the main areas for domestic spatial expansion and contain case studies that explore projects in detail.

 Victorian terraced houses, 1950s modernist boxes,medieval farmhouses - all old buildings eventually need updating and expanding if they are to function in the modern world and accommodate contemporary lifestyles. With housing becoming one of the safest forms of long-term investment, more and more people are choosing to augment their current house rather than move.

 House Plus is the first major publication to look at an array of contemporary architectural, interior and lifestyle possibilities facing homeowners wanting to add space to their dwellings. Drawn from a variety of original buildings and examples from around the world that reflect a wide spectrum of materials, styles,contexts and influences, some sixty projects provide a rich source of ideas and inspiration.

 The book is grouped into five sections, which reflect the main areas for domestic spatial expansion and contain case studies that explore projects in detail. Above presents attic and loft conversions,showing how to work within rooflines, sightlines and idiosyncratic spaces. Behind investigates back extensions and conservatories, and suggests how to improve links to the garden, bring the outdoors in or add new architectural statements. Beside examines side extensions, considering smaller, transitional spaces that improve the flow of older or vertical floor layouts, or admit more light into a dark house.Below looks at basements and subterranean levels,revealing how to make the best of restricted space and limited natural light. Around tackles interventions at different points in a house, when extending a property is not simply a question of adding a room to the roof, side or basement. A section at the back of the book focuses on materials - concrete, glass,wood - and building details - windows, stairs,floorlights - for the creative homeowner.

 House Plus is the essential source for anyone who has outgrown their house, does not want to move and is looking for maximum inspiration.

Introduction

Above

Behind

Beside

Below

Around

Methods and Materials

Contact Details

Photography Credits

Index