Clay House Exterior with a Pitched Roof Ideas and Designs

Dave Grove

Gable roof forms connecting upper and lower level and creating dynamic proportions for modern living. pool house with gym, steam shower and sauna, guest accommodation and living space

Matthew Smith

This image captures the rear view of a modern double-storey rear extension, featuring a pitched roof with two skylights for increased natural lighting. The bi-fold doors provide seamless access to the outdoor area, making the extension perfect for open-plan living and entertaining. The upper level of the extension includes new bedrooms and additional living space, blending traditional brickwork with modern features. The ongoing construction highlights the transformation from a smaller two-bedroom home to a spacious, contemporary family residence.

Fotografo: Beniamino Pilli (Benimagine)

Grönt putshus färgsatt i kulörer från Alcro. Fotograf: Åke E:son Lindman

Fotografie: Thomas Koculak

La maison est une longère située sur la commune de Tilly, au lieu dit "le moulin à vent", aux confins de la Normandie. C’est une maison de campagne située à une heure de Paris, dont la rénovation a consisté à isoler et rendre habitable une partie des combles avec la création de fenêtres de toit, pour créer deux chambres d’enfants et un cabinet de toilette, et à réaménager l’ensemble de la maison. Les matériaux naturels et rustiques ont été privilégiés : sols en terre cuite pour les pièces de séjour, le parquet massif pour les chambres, murs enduits, contreplaqué marine, mosaïques mates et plans de béton brut.

Cotswold Stone and Tiled Exterior Photo Credit: Design Storey Architects

Extension, surélévation ossature bois sous enduit, bardage bois et zinc.

The existing house was built primarily from cob, a natural building material common in the south west of England, made from a mix of clay, sand, natural fibres and water. Renovating a cob house requires special consideration. This house had a cement render, a very hard and impermeable material that would have caused damage to the cob, the removal of this needed to be very carefully carried out, in a manner that did not create further damage. Any repairs to this cob are carried out by stitching in new cob, and a breathable, insulated lime render is then re-applied to the wall. Croft coordinated the detail and specification of this work with local specialists to ensure that the work would be carried out in the best manner.

Photography: Studio7A Photography

The house was designed for an active couple who loved being in the outdoors. The brief was to create a small house that worked well during inclement weather when outdoor pursuits were cancelled. The couple wanted a choice of living courtyards that provided sheltered options from the wind. The design also took advantage of the stunning views of the Western Mountains. The clients wanted to use sustainable materials and passive solar heating to minimise their environmental footprint. The house is constructed of cement stabilized adobe block with hand crafted timber detailing. A new owner commissioned us to design a sympathetic extension to the house.

Frank Gasteiger photography