14/10/2026
The first design for this West Kirby home came to around £181,000. That was more than the family’s budget.
ArchitectFolk’s concept had a rear extension, a new garage and a structural glass link. Rather than scale everything back evenly, we worked with the architect to agree what mattered most. That was replacing the small Victorian kitchen with a large family living space.
Phase one was simplified, and the revised contract came to around £123,000.
The family still needed a garage. They kayak, climb and take part in adventure sports, so during the build we designed a simpler clad blockwork garage. It has room for their equipment, plus a sauna and a shower. The landscaping then tied everything together.
The finished project looks different from the first concept, and it suits the family better.
Protect what matters. Rethink the rest.
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