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Our Approach to Basement Design
Basement design in Europe is commonplace; in Germany 98% of all housing stock includes basements. During the Regency Period of the 1820’s, Britain’s town houses were often populated by domestic servants who occupied ancillary spaces and living quarters referred to as ‘below stairs’. In the industrial era, cellars played a utilitarian role in housing stock serving as coal storage for home heating or natural cool storage areas for food. As these roles and ancillary functions have diminished and become obsolete they have left behind spaces which are often forgotten or underused.
When we approach the design of a basement, it is key to perceive the space as an extension of the home and not solely the preserve of storage, utility areas and plant. In so doing, aspects of natural daylight, access to the outside, room sizes, ceiling heights and access between floors can lead to creative solutions and habitable spaces to occupy and enjoy. As sizes of households increase so has the demand for space, making clients think creatively about home renovation. By converting basements that have become redundant below ground or incorporating a new-build basement, homes can be transformed and enhanced with valuable new accommodation. For more on the Design & Construction of Basements >