Brecon Beacons National Park Extension by Helen Flynn

Air was commissioned in 2020 to design a two storey rear extension on a historic stone build terraced cottage in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The scheme will provide an open plan living and kitchen space and mezzanine level for home working. The extension has been designed to connect the interior space to the established garden and picturesque valley below. Clad in a dark stained timber, the extension has been designed to contrast but complement the existing stone built cottage.

The build is now well underway with the steelwork now complete and the timber stud work in progress.

Ogmore Village Hall Update by Helen Flynn

Ogmore Village Hall is now complete and the trustees are working hard to complete the external landscaping.

Ogmore Village Hall Progress - mid October by Helen Flynn

The village hall is moving along and is now watertight. The concrete floor is complete and looks fantastic.

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We were able to take some samples of the wonderful glass Art, designed by Catrin Jones, for the cafe foyer area to site. We can’t wait to see the glazing installed!

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The curved section is now up - a challenge on site, but will be a wonderful pace for the community, illuminated by a circular rooflight.

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Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall Progress by Helen Flynn

We visited site last week for the first time in months, on a beautiful day to follow progress on site. The build is delayed due to Covid-19, however the contractors have done their best to continue to work as best they could facing delivery and supply issues. The steel frame is now complete, and roof timbers are in place. Work is continuing to convert the existing WC block on site and the edge beam has been cast in preparation for the main floor slab to be poured. We will be visiting site again in a couple of weeks to see the curved wall complete and the cladding.

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Bishopston Project by Helen Flynn

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Extending and adapting a mid century bungalow in Bishopston Village, this timber and zinc clad project references farm structures particularly to the West which faces Gower and the AONB. The project achieved planning in Autumn 2019. The East elevation reflects the varied two storey street scape. The scheme extends parts of the existing bungalow to provide a hierarchy of low and high pitched roofs, with a combination of black stained timber and light toned standing seam. As such, the distinct colouration of each of the component elements provides a modular character , seen as a cluster of interconnected but individual out buildings.

Starting on site Spring 2020.

Sketty Project by Helen Flynn

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The single storey extension takes the form of a simple cube with a faceted roof which incorporates a large rooflight. This gives the appearance of a jewel like structure, elevated on piles. Consideration has been given to avoid obscuring the view from the first-floor windows with the new extension roof. The rooflight takes advantage of views up to the tree canopies and will gain as much light into the kitchen and living space as possible. A large picture window connects the currently closed off kitchen and living room with the garden, valley and trees. The glazed elements will increase the connection with the outdoors. The cube has been separated from the main dwelling by a glazed link which includes opening rooflights which will provide kitchen ventilation and natural light, to a currently dark room. The separation and material selection enhances the contrast between existing and proposed and sets the extension apart as a high quality addition.