Gresford Architects renovates Oxfordshire bungalow with low-carbon cedar wood extension
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Summary
Gresford Architects has renovated the Old Orchard, a 1980s bungalow in Oxfordshire, into a low-carbon, timber-clad modern home for the studio's principal architect Tom Gresford and his family. The project focused on carbon-neutral potential, which became a priority for the family after COVID-19 when searching for a countryside property. The extension uses cedar wood cladding and low-impact design principles.
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The timber-clad home was refurbished for the studio's principal architect, Tom Gresford and his family, after recognising the site's carbon-neutral potential – a key factor in their search for a countryside property following COVID-19.
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