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H as a client ever you ever thought about building a scale model using Lego to show them what it would look like? This is exactly what the team at Atlantic Dwellings Ltd did to help the client understand the end result. The new roof design was unusual and traditional 2D drawings struggled to convey the complexity of the form. So they reached for Lego blocks and got to work. It was a simple but effective struggled to visualise their project? Have solution that clarified the details for all parties and ensured confidence before the project began. Work included transforming the rear of the modest three-bedroom home into a bright, open-plan kitchen, dining and
Compact in scale but ambitious in scope, this is the story of Atlantic Dwellings Ltd’s sensitive demolition, rebuild and extension project in St Albans Built with Lego
living space, while also demolishing and rebuilding the existing master bedroom to incorporate a mezzanine home office above. The clients, a couple with two children, remained living in the home throughout the build, so maintaining a safe, liveable environment during structural alterations was central to the project’s success. What stood out Despite the home’s compact footprint and small courtyard garden, the finished, open-plan result delivers an impressive sense of space and light that complements the outdoor area. A defining feature is the introduction of triangular windows and a large flat rooflight, articulated with expressed structural rafters. As sunlight filters through the rooflight and across the exposed timbers, the atmosphere of the space shifts throughout the day, responding to the sun’s strength and direction. The result is a sense of movement and warmth in the home. The entire ground floor is now unified with a diamond- polished concrete floor,
creating a durable yet refined surface. The highlight, though, is the
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