Extension and remodel of 1930s bungalow, Preston

Winner of the Reader's Choice Award: Renovations category

Architect Zoran has pushed the capacity of a 1930s bungalow to its limits through a programme of extension and remodelling that renders the original house barely recognisable. Zoran and Sandra, keen to stay in their leafy suburb that was handily close to family, have increased the floor area of the bungalow by 150%. It now comprises a series of open plan spaces straddling a central circulation corridor that provide both interesting architectural space and impressive living accommodation. From the outside, both the front and rear elevations show off Zoran’s skills with contemporary architecture. The project cost around £150,000 (£789/m²) over three years.

Images L-R: Property before renovation; property after renovation; renovated living area. 

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"Who could have imagined a 1930s bungalow could be pushed this far? Zoran has tested the boundaries of renovation to the extreme and created a clever contemporary home made all the more astonishing by its modest roots."

Jason Orme, Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine

"The bungalow is still in there if you look for it: roof, Accrington brick walls and all, but has had two almost symmetrical monopitched timber and steel wings grafted into it, forming a sort of flattened M-shaped profile, increasing the footprint considerably whilst also totally disguising the building’s original form."

Michael Holmes, Editor-in-Chief of Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living and Real Homes magazines

"10 year labour of love for architect and partner transforming v ordinary house into something unique with mainly DIY labour. Some great flourishes."

Peter Harris, Managing Director of Centaur Special Interest Media

"Amazing what you can do with a bungalow - will definitely be ripping off their balustrade-cum-desk design."

Angela Pertusini, former Editor of The Daily Telegraph’s award-winning Property section

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