St Pancras Road | Lewes
Overview
Mathew Crawford Architects had the pleasure of collaborating with the homeowners of this beautiful property in the heart of the Lewes Conservation Area.
The brief called for a spacious new master bedroom suite, complete with an ensuite bathroom and expansive windows to frame views of the meticulously maintained rear garden.
The extension was thoughtfully positioned above the existing kitchen’s flat roof, with a design that minimised any impact on the space below. To preserve natural light for neighbouring properties, an asymmetric form was developed. At the rear, a striking oriel window—with built-in seating—offers serene views across the garden, creating a calm and inviting retreat.
What did our client say?
“In 2021, my partner and I employed Mathew Crawford to design an extension on top of our ground floor flat roof. From the early meetings Mathew listened carefully to what our intent was. He offered valuable advice as to what was possible and what was not. From our regular meetings, both face to face and online, we worked closely to develop a proposal that was practical to build and aesthetically pleasing whilst at all times keeping a close eye on the budget. Mathew’s drawings were clear, full of detail, easy to follow and regularly updated. Mathew’s contract price was fair where any extras that cropped up were discussed in detail before being implemented. His process of staged payments was also fair and easy to follow. We were also kept informed in detail of any materials or suppliers that were to be used during the construction phase. Mathew also dealt with the local authorities and took care of getting the planning permission that was required for the contract.
Throughout all this period we found Mathew to be extremely helpful and considerate and would not hesitate in recommending him.“