At Co Create Architects, we are passionate about designing high-quality, future-proofed homes across Torbay, Torquay, and Devon. Our latest project in Torquay, is a stunning contemporary extension that seamlessly blends Art Deco influences with modern, sustainable living.
This project enhances a 1920s Art Deco home, ensuring it meets the demands of modern-day life while retaining its historic charm. Homeowners in Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, and across Torbay are increasingly looking for extension designs that not only add space but also improve energy efficiency and property value.
With rising property prices in Devon and the South West, many homeowners are choosing to extend rather than move. A well designed house extension in Torbay can significantly increase property value, improve energy efficiency, and create more functional, modern living spaces while preserving the home’s original architectural features. Our latest Torquay house extension is a prime example of how careful design and innovative architecture can transform homes while complementing the surrounding environment.
Located in Livermead, Torquay, this property was originally built in the 1920s and reflects classic Art Deco characteristics, including clean geometric lines, flat roofs, and feature windows. However, like many older properties in Torbay and Devon, the home faced challenges such as limited insulation, inefficient layouts, and water ingress.
Our design approach ensures that every element of the extension enhances the existing structure while introducing modern functionality. The front extension maintains the original Art Deco aesthetic, incorporating Crittall-style windows, rendered banding, and a flat roof parapet design. The first-floor rear extension adds a new living space above the utility area, designed to maximise natural light and usability. A contemporary conservatory at the rear serves as a modern, occasional-use space that improves energy efficiency and sustainability while blending seamlessly with the original home. To enhance accessibility and practicality, we have widened the driveway, introduced additional parking, and added a feature planter for privacy.
As leading architects in Torquay and Devon, we prioritise sustainable design. This project incorporates several cutting edge energy efficient solutions, including passive solar heating, where the conservatory absorbs and stores solar energy to naturally warm the home during colder months. We have implemented sand battery technology, an innovative heat storage system that allows excess warmth to be stored underground for later use, helping to regulate indoor temperatures efficiently. The passive and fan-assisted ventilation system ensures optimal airflow and temperature control throughout the home, while the ground to air heat transfer (GAHT) system helps maintain comfortable temperatures year-round without excessive energy consumption.
At Co Create Architects, we specialise in designing high-quality house extensions in Torbay, Torquay, and Devon. Whether you are looking to extend your home in Paignton, create a contemporary living space in Brixham, or enhance your property in Newton Abbot, our team of Devon architects is here to help. We believe in designing for the future, creating sustainable, stylish, and functional homes that enhance the way you live.
If you’re considering a house extension in Torbay, Torquay, or anywhere in Devon, contact Co Create Architects today. Our team will guide you through the entire planning, design, and build process, ensuring a smooth and successful project.
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Let’s transform your Torquay home into a modern, energy-efficient masterpiece.
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