A Gazebo in Essex
In June 2020, we extended a gazebo for a client to enable them to add in a table and host larger gatherings in covered space at the bottom of their garden.
The client wished to maintain and enhance the traditional oak framing look of the building, whilst not obstructing the view of the garden from the house.
Client Specification
Our client requested their original gazebo (originally built by ourselves 5 years ago) to be extended.
They loved the style of the original gazebo (pictured, left) and did not want the extension to impact the view of the garden when seen from the house.
Design
Various ideas were discussed with the client when agreeing the extension size, panel design, roof and any proposed structural changes.
One of the ideas discussed was the addition of toughened glass walls (pictured, left: top). However, ultimately, the client decided to use the existing oak panels (pictured, left: bottom).
Impact
As the garden is long and relatively narrow the client did not want the view of the lower garden hidden by the extension.
The final design added 1.5 meters to the length of the gazebo running along the length of the garden ensuring minimal visual impact.
The Final Product
The final product (pictured, left) demonstrates the stunning traditional oak framing look and the minimal impact which the extension had on the view from the house.
The Final Product
Every element of the building structure is oak including the stunning cladded inner roof (pictured, right). The decking is composite and the roof shingles are cedar.
The collaboration between ourselves and the client during the design and tendering process ensured the client was very happy with the final result!