Home Extension Design: Transform a Living Space
A course by user6348445 surname6348445 , Architecture Studio
Joined March 2021
Discover how to reimagine existing living spaces and create a sustainable project plan with an original design
Discover how to reimagine existing living spaces and create a sustainable project plan with an original design
Joined March 2021
Building a home extension can be a subtle addition, or a radical change. It all depends on your vision, and how you interpret it through your designs. Tim O’Callaghan and Nimi Attanayake, founders of Nimtim Architects, believe in creating sustainable and playful designs that reflect the personality of those who live in them.
Named one of 20 Architects to Watch by Wallpaper* Magazine, a leading architecture publications, Nimi and Tim are here to give you their insider tips and demonstrate their holistic approach to architecture. Discover how to transform an existing space by identifying its strengths and translating its new design in a 3D visualization.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 16 downloads
- 90% positive reviews (10)
- 602 students
- 12 lessons (1h 48m)
- 16 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Create a series of options for a home extension or transformation, whether for yourself or a client, and prepare a brief.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in home transformations or extensions, from architects to homeowners.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of architectural drafting and 3D software is helpful, but not necessary. Ability to sketch by hand is required.
To take this course, you need access to drafting software like AutoCad and 3D modeling software like SketchUp). Nimi and Tim use Procreate to draw their initial sketches, but you can use tracing paper and pencil.
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A course by user6348445 surname6348445
Tim O’Callaghan and Nimi Attanayake are the founders of London-based firm Nimtim Architects. Nimi studied at Nottingham University for her bachelor’s degree before going onto Westminster University for her masters. Tim studied at Oxford Brooks University before also joining Nimi in the same master’s diploma. After graduating, they both went on to work for prominent architecture studios. Nimi took part in the Metropolitan Wharf Project and other large architectural projects around London. Tim was senior architect at RCKa, where he worked on the award-winning TNG Youth Centre in Lewisham.
Nearly a decade ago, Nimi and Tim joined forces and started their own architecture studio. The Cork House is one of their most notable and recognizable projects, and is also the one which they are most proud of. It has been featured in publications worldwide, as well as nominated for numerous awards including Architects Journal Small Projects, New London Architecture’s ‘Don’t Move Improve’ and Dezeen. Nimtim is the recipient of the RIBA award and Create London’s corner plot commission. They have also been featured in Architects Journal’s 40 under 40, and Elle Decoration’s 25 UK Architecture Firms.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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Influences
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U2
Getting Started: Overview
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What Is an Extension?
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Our Approach
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Understanding Measurements and Proportions
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U3
Cork House: An Example Project
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Setting the Brief
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Understanding Opportunities and Constraints
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Creating Design Options
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3D Sketches and Visuals
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Precedents and Materials
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U4
Last Steps
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Preparing the Report and Presenting to the Client
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Finalising and Refining the Design
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FP
Final project
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X Designing an Extension for your House
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Really clear and succinct, some great tips and lessons
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The course helped me a lot and I really liked it.
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Very interesting, I have high expectations.
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They just project a normal space, no big deal. I bought it thinking it would be a course to learn how to expand spaces through different solutions.
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PlusI like the approach to the project, the method for solving cramped spaces. Recommended for architecture students and those who, in their beginnings, try the free profession. There is practical information that the University is not given.
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