SINGLE-STOREY REAR EXTENSION, BALLINCOLLIG, CORK

Structural Massing & Solar Control Situated in Ballincollig, Cork, this single-storey rear extension introduces a contemporary pavilion-style addition to a traditional red-brick dwelling. A bold, deep-profile fascia forms an integrated brise-soleil soffit that cantilevers over the glazing threshold to manage passive solar gain while offering weather protection. Concealed LED strip lighting embedded along the underside of the soffit illuminates the exterior perimeter, accentuating the clean horizontal geometry at dusk.

Spatial Volume & Curtain Wall Glazing Internally,

the extension maximizes vertical space with vaulted, floor-to-ceiling volume. A continuous curtain wall glazing assembly with slimline dark mullions wraps the open-plan dining and living zones, flooding the floorplan with natural light and offering uninterrupted views of the outdoor spaces.

Landscape & Threshold Integration

The interior living area connects seamlessly to a wide-plank timber deck set flush with the internal floor level. Stepped timber decking leads directly down into gravel pathways and curved stone garden borders, successfully embedding the contemporary structure within its suburban context.