Loft Extension Roof Terrace

A pitched ceiling exposed steels and glass doors to a private roof terrace in a design by felix von bechtolsheim.

Loft extension roof terrace.

An intimate project to expand this first floor flat into the roof above this scheme used carefully considered glazing to bring light and views into the living area and generate a sense of openness previously lacking. Oct 14 2016 a new outlook for a buff straub and hensman gem perched high above los angeles. In some areas of london planning regulations have become more relaxed in relation to roof terraces. In our experience you are still likely to have most success with the planner if you live in wandsworth or hammersmith and fulham.

Depending on local planning and space available this option could offer considerable outside space. A mansard loft conversion involves the addition of a full scale extension to the roof space. Building onto an existing flat roof which can then be accessed via the new loft conversion. The most common style of structural loft conversion these are an extension to the existing roof building out sections with vertical walls from the roof to add floor space and room for windows.

Located in rotherhithe in southwark this loft conversion with roof terrace completely transformed a 6 th storey apartment. Constructing roof terraces which connect different apex areas of a roof space. In contrast with a dormer a mansard conversion will almost always require planning permission as it significantly affects the roof line. Adding a two storey extension to your terraced house is actually a very cost effective method of gaining extra space working out 20 cheaper to build per m than single storey extensions as the cost of the groundworks and roof is effectively halved being spread between two floors.

These are suitable for most types of home including terraced house loft conversions. Because roof work is integral to this type of conversion more construction work is involved. The hipped or sloping side roof is removed and the end wall is then built up straight to form a new vertical gable. In this design the loft conversion incorporates a roof terrace between the apexes and can even provide outdoor access from each side as desired a great way to add outdoor space accessible from multiple room conversions.

Roof extension for a flat to expose expansive views across south london. The 14 week project also created two bedrooms an ensuite bathroom and a second bathroom as well as the roof terrace. Hip to gable loft conversions are most commonly found on the side of either end terrace or semi detached houses.