Oakwood Close, East Horsley

Oakwood Close is the extension and remodelling of an existing family home in East Horsley. The new side addition is conceived as a distinct pitched volume, complementing the proportions of the original house while giving the new accommodation its own architectural character.

Internally, the extension creates a generous vaulted living space, with glazing following the roofline to bring daylight deep into the room and open it towards the garden. A central brick chimney provides a strong focal point and helps organise the space, while the wider alterations improve the connection between the kitchen, living areas and existing house.

The interior uses a restrained palette of warm timber, pale stone and textured finishes. Rather than treating the extension as a standalone addition, the project also considers the sequence through the existing house, with new openings, joinery and carefully framed views creating a more coherent relationship between old and new.