RX Architects Extends Druim Home in Sussex with Garden-Immersed Timber Extension
RX Architects has finalized the Druim Extension, which enhances a timber-clad residence initially completed in 2020, located within the Rye Nature Reserve in East Sussex. This addition strengthens the link to the private rear garden and the northern views, which were not adequately addressed in the original design. Rob Pollard, the studio director, highlighted the use of the same contractor and materials for consistency. The extension boasts an enlarged dining area with full-height windows and sliding doors leading to a patio adjacent to the kitchen. It also features a spacious window seat and a log burner. The layout was reconfigured to include a new boot room and entrance hall, optimizing views of the sea and nature reserve. RX's portfolio also includes Seabreeze, a coastal home crafted from pale pink concrete.
Key facts
- RX Architects has completed an extension to Druim, a timber-clad house in East Sussex.
- The original Druim house was completed in 2020 on the Rye Nature Reserve.
- The extension is designed to blend with the existing timber-clad form and improve connection to the rear garden.
- Studio director Rob Pollard said the main opportunity was to enhance the private rear gardens and northern aspect.
- The same contractor and materials were used to tie the new adaptations seamlessly with the original house.
- The extension contains an expanded dining area with full-height glazing, sliding doors, a solid wood table, large skylight and log burner.
- A glazed linking corridor replaces a paved path to the annexe, sheltering the garden from coastal winds.
- The project reoriented existing spaces around a new boot room and entrance hall, providing direct access to the staircase.
Entities
Artists
- Rob Pollard
Institutions
- RX Architects
- Dezeen
- DeDraft
Locations
- Sussex
- East Sussex
- Rye Nature Reserve
- United Kingdom
Sources
- Dezeen —