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New Cross House Timber Windows Contemporary extension sustainable
Poroban New Cross Extension Douglas Fir Kitchen Sustainable
Poroban New Cross Extension Timber Window Sustainable
Poroban New Cross Extension Timber Window Sustainable
Poroban New Cross Extension Timber Window Sustainable
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Poroban New Cross Extension Douglas Fir Kitchen Sustainable
Poroban New Cross Extension Douglas Fir Kitchen Sustainable
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Poroban New Cross Extension Douglas Fir Kitchen Sustainable
Poroban New Cross Extension Bookshelves Sustainable
Poroban New Cross Extension Bookshelves Sustainable
Poroban New Cross Extension London Bathroom Sustainable
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Poroban New Cross Extension Timber Window Sustainable
Poroban New Cross Extension Timber Window Sustainable
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New Cross House

New Cross house is a sustainable refurbishment and remodel of a Victorian terraced house in south London.  A two storey timber framed rear extension brings daylight into the kitchen and study room whilst ensuring connectivity to the garden throughout.  The upper floors of the existing house consist of a remodelled open plan main bedroom and bathroom creating a unique experience for bathing and a relaxing retreat to sleep.

 

The project showcases the use of homegrown timbers, recyclable materials, a zero concrete floor slab and an Air Source Heat pump - all helping to achieve a low carbon building.

 

Joinery and Furniture designed by Poroban and Pinfold Workshop.  Windows fabricated by CAB Workshop.

Photos by Ollie Hammick

Details

Timber frame extension structure with Geocell Foam Glass ground slab (recycled glass with no concrete)

English Douglas Fir Kitchen Fronts on standard carcasses

Red Grandis Facade with Teknos colour finish

English Douglas Fir exposed roof rafters and soffits

Woodfibre Roofing and Wall Insulation

English Larch Cladding

English Oak Kitchen Backsplash

Engineered European Oak Flooring

Sustainability

Embodied Carbon . TBC

Embodied Carbon % improvement against standard construction . TBC

Whole Life Carbon summary

Poroban Camberwell Architects Sustainable London

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