Brentwood, Essex · GARDEN SPACES PROJECT
Cedar-Clad Garden Extension in Brentwood
A compact extension that brings daylight and garden access to the house.
TRJ Construction Ltd carried out the building work for Garden Spaces on this project. Explore the brief, the recorded specification and images of the completed space.
- Location
- Brentwood, Essex
- Recorded dimensions
- 3 m × 2.5 m
- Principal use
- Additional living space
- Building work
- TRJ for Garden Spaces
01 / THE BRIEF
A compact extension that brings daylight and garden access to the house.
Mrs Staley wanted a small, bright extension with cedar cladding, generous glazing, a skylight and a living roof. The connection between the house and garden informed its arrangement.
The building work was delivered by TRJ Construction Ltd for Garden Spaces. The original Garden Spaces record is linked below for the published project details.
02 / THE LAYOUT AND USES
Space arranged around the brief.
The source records a building measuring 3 m × 2.5 m. These use summaries describe the project rather than a measured floor plan.
03 / PROJECT DETAILS
The materials.
The practical decisions.
Large windows and sliding doors connect the extension to the garden, with a skylight above.
Details below describe this completed project and its recorded specification.
Glazing and daylight
Large windows and sliding doors connect the extension to the garden, with a skylight above.
Living roof
The planted sedum roof has a stone-edged perimeter and provides an attractive view from upstairs.
Finishes
Western Red Cedar and timber flooring create a warm material contrast with the house.
Later alteration
The source records that the French doors originally separating the extension and house were subsequently removed.
Historic project details are shown for this building. Your project’s design, services, approvals and agreed specification are assessed for its own site and use.
View the original Garden Spaces project ↗05 / PROJECT IMAGES
Explore the space.
Look closer at the finish.
6 project images. Photographs by Costi Tiseanu, supplied to Garden Spaces. Select an image to open a larger view.
Photographs © Costi Tiseanu. Supplied to Garden Spaces. Building work by TRJ Construction Ltd for Garden Spaces.
06 / PROJECT QUESTIONS
A few useful answers.
Who carried out the building work?
TRJ Construction Ltd carried out the building work for Garden Spaces on this Brentwood, Essex project.
What was the space intended for?
Mrs Staley wanted a small, bright extension with cedar cladding, generous glazing, a skylight and a living roof. The connection between the house and garden informed its arrangement.
What size is the building?
The published dimensions are 3 m × 2.5 m.
YOUR NEXT PROJECT
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your own plans.
Tell Costi where you want to build, the space available and how you will use it. Photographs of the garden and access help us discuss a layout and specification around your brief.
