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We designed and achieved the necessary approvals for a new build property to replace an existing bungalow in Horfield, Bristol. Using the same footprint of the existing dwelling, WANA sought to add another level and create a contemporary family home. The shell was manufactured off site by a dedicated timber frame company and finished by the contractor on site. The combination of timber cladding and render create a stylish, completely unique home.
![Rear of bungalow conversion in Horfield, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fea2201ccd0d6b98d29c5c20e528ea1152eaea6a1b772bc6f5c4472d9cdc3fe0/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Kellaway_01.jpg)
![Kitchen/diner space fitted in new build property in Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7848c05739f2a6675fe71c866496725af6ff76e20f1a61d203c72e9b384c87bf/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Kellaway_03.jpg)
![Space saving staircase fitted on bungalow conversion in Horfield, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b4718b0c9989ad93f507723c988ec2e5851d9787f236671ca8760424a5664b82/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Kellaway_04.jpg)
![Upstairs hallways fitted on bungalow conversion in Horfield, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/84b47bf3cf47d295b563fa7a1e6a0cc18d6313a77aa1c0429b6ecffd0aa2af28/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Kellaway_05.jpg)
![Upstairs bathroom with skylight fitted in bungalow conversion in Horfield, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/126c51d05f0792bff48d4c5c2437a74b1a3458e116de61ee7e063ede9a9a4b30/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Kellaway_06.jpg)
![Front of bungalow conversion in Horfield, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c557f20756390d4ae7c53a2523c69645b0e961b32e35e7a975919be1df39582b/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Kellaway_02.jpg)
WANA designed and obtained the necessary permissions for a full refurbishment of a flat, including loft conversion and terrace, in a Central Bristol Conservation Area. The client came to us in need of inspiration to rework his flat and maximise the unused roof space. We flipped the property upside down, with bedrooms downstairs and the main living area upstairs; so that views over Bristol’s iconic Harbour could be enjoyed from the living spaces - including a hidden terrace.
![Internal image of a full loft conversion and terrace in central Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/44d489b8810beacab92aaf5df0fd011bfede32dc3059a0b248764c3e7a4f1d5e/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_The-Metropolitan_01.jpg)
![Aerial image of terrace and loft extension in central Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5bf2e067c848344dfed5957cbbed1bd4514c29a21c9ee8d5751b753ca461a78e/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_The-Metropolitan_02.jpg)
WANA designed and obtained the necessary permissions for a single storey rear extension to replace an existing outrigger in Knowle, Bristol. Utilising the existing party wall structures, a timber framed structure was dropped in and finished in charred larch to provide a visually distinctive addition to the existing red brick dwelling. A large overhang on the flat roof provides solar shading and the rear fenestration slides to open the kitchen/diner space into a new sunken courtyard.
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Residential Bristol Period
![External image of kitchen/diner extension fitted in property in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/689c510d10fcdbd2be64a2a9c01afbfc47dd9101f1c90e8312a00716d31f3e04/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Sylvia_01.jpg)
![Patio fitted with steps to next level of a garden in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/15c1c20c18b82e0fa12f3d5fd9f87d437d70b9ebb8940289d2da5029d1968b5a/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Sylvia_06.jpg)
![View of kitchen/diner from outside entrance of a property in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2d38a31af78b82989cd0d723ff652b5d757489a5f3e6338c010d25511a3092ca/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Sylvia_07.jpg)
![Fully fitted kitchen/diner in a single storey extension in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/92eb23a35dcc6da1bf569747d7862f6c8d5f2e63d27571e2f9e00b61abc5c3df/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Sylvia_02.jpg)
![Image of bright skylight fitted in a property in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/89bbee327dfe948354aea9d69700e4bc00a981b3beecc8d160d34412ff6a0f4c/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Sylvia_05.jpg)
![Kitchen setup with flat roof in single storey extension in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/19f4fe1dac6c2e7f300ae9ca81a16fb9dd60c72ab80b4bc67c2c8a3616f79988/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Sylvia_03.jpg)
![Extended bright media space in property in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1d67f14abed1fdaa838487d700ab14884c9d54ff9947f5b5a81990b4c9407bf4/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Sylvia_04.jpg)
WANA designed and obtained necessary approvals on the modernisation of a bungalow in Knowle, Bristol. A contemporary gable extension opened up the dwelling via cascading steps to the garden space – framing views of South Bristol and offering a truly indoor/outdoor family living space.
![Modern bungalow conversion in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fb79d24d0375c82c0ac507c71d8c312ef6786afd4c8db7c0773fc2481a695f45/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Wingfield_02.jpg)
![Open patio doors looking in to the garden of a property in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/77b10565adbccc429d79b3e744495191f4c977c4e90ba5f2488572df123591dd/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Wingfield_03.jpg)
![Garden revamp for a property looking on to the Bristol skyline](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/91869d1b9df3ac9fb44d9064a3d9392e790cb7ffb12eab795d7b5fced94566f7/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Wingfield_01.jpg)
![Dining are of a bungalow in Knowle, Bristol that features plenty of natural light](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ea20dcdbc59ad21d82a1f177b187aa59782fa9b4bbff861be81486d5ffd0cd75/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Wingfield_04.jpg)
![New kitchen fitted in modernised bungalow in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/61c0312c849f8f5bd2a54d46540b2b2d44be26fd4425aee71318d7801eba8567/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Wingfield_05.jpg)
![Modernised dining area attached to kitchen of bungalow in Knowle, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d37f25c82caf19558307a76423e0419c5ddc10449b3e97b5a99f3f2717fc2766/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Wingfield_06.jpg)
We designed a modest rear extension and subsequent internal alterations to this large property near the Downs, Bristol. The existing property was unchanged from its Arts andCrafts origins, therefore the layout was segregated and very much of its time. The client enlisted WANA to open up the kitchen/dining spaces. Through a small intervention to the rear, we created a real wow factor to this space. The curved corner and bifolding windows offer the perfect counterpoint to the existing dwelling, whilst paying respect to its roots.
![Modern kitchen fitted in a kitchen extension of a residential property in Clifton, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8c2625060369937ee90311c7f18351a4b0e6eb06c20a17959c3a10468730dbb6/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Elmlea_02.jpg)
![Modern kitchen featuring plenty of natural light near the Downs in Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3f28a3c9006b7d65972cf391aadcd65ee111f36887a39b0fedd9c5731f23cc5b/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Elmlea_03.jpg)
![Breakfast table area set up in a modern home extension in Clifton, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7bcb2b1dff8c931b7f824e2eace129ec2f12655a43009cd4daa3a9134eae5914/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Elmlea_01.jpg)
![External image of a modern home extension on a home in Clifton, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/37e51a1a20940537ad2c8252db2846669d789ec5c32f0eff15fa3f4313010441/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Elmlea_05.jpg)
![External shot to show height of the modern home extension on a property in Clifton, Bristol](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/df98ce25cd0d58258870438f0ecc2a73d1b9493bcabf1ad77db31bcb851b6f6a/We-Are-Not-Architects-Bristol_Elmlea_04.jpg)
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