MY ROLE
Architectural Assistant — design development, CAD and technical drawing.
Originally developed at [Practice name to be confirmed]. This project is shown as part of my professional portfolio and does not represent work undertaken by Dan Ash Design.
Project Overview
This project was completed while working at another architectural practice. Following significant fire damage, it became an opportunity to look beyond replacement and reconsider how the home could best support the family’s everyday life. The proposal carefully retains the character and form of the existing property while introducing a thoughtfully integrated extension and a more coherent internal arrangement. Together, rebuilding, renovation and extension create a practical, comfortable home with a stronger relationship to the garden and surrounding landscape.
Rebuilding for the future, with care for the home’s original character.
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Project Context
Proposal study — a coordinated response to rebuilding, renovation and extension.
Architectural drawings — plans, sections and elevations coordinate the proposal from existing home to renewed living environment.
Site information — careful understanding of the existing home, garden and surrounding context informed each design decision.
Proposed elevations — a clear relationship between the retained house and its new extension.
Design development — the proposal was communicated through detailed plans, sections, elevations and three-dimensional studies.
The design process began by understanding the existing building and the practical needs of the family. Rebuilding work was combined with a carefully integrated extension and internal reorganisation, improving usable space while strengthening the connection to the garden and wider landscape.
Rebuilding with Purpose
A difficult situation became an opportunity to create a stronger, more practical and more considered home for the family.
Respecting the Existing Home
New elements respond to the original building, integrating carefully with its character and form.
Architectural Drawings
Site plans, ground and first floor plans, sections and elevations allowed the proposal to be developed as one coherent architectural solution, from the existing home through to a detailed design for renewal.
Architecture can sometimes begin with a blank slate, but rebuilding a home carries a different responsibility. This project focused on creating something renewed while recognising the importance of the home and creating a stronger environment for the family’s future.
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