Dore, Sheffield

Proposed as a dual-purpose home office and guest bedroom, this scheme reworks a tired garage into a compact, versatile retreat. The existing volumes are retained and reworked internally, with a new tool shed tucked in alongside the garage and a greenhouse and garden room added to the south.

Upstairs, the annexe is stripped back and reconfigured to provide a guest bedroom with ensuite shower room, a separate WC, a home office and a kitchenette, forming a self-contained suite that adapts easily between visiting family and working from home. Replacement windows and a comprehensively upgraded thermal fabric bring the whole building up to current regulations, delivering a warm, efficient envelope that will perform for years to come.