Joaquin believes in working closely with his clients in order to produce a tailor-made design for their home. Keeps Architect specialises in residential extensions and new build projects in Surrey and Oxfordshire.
Joaquin Gindre
BA (Hons), PG Dip, ARB, RIBA
Extensions
Westfield House
Rear Extension – Witney
We built a single-storey rear extension and renovation of the entire Ground Floor. The new Kitchen / Dining / Living Area includes a vaulted ceiling and large rooflight to maximise natural light. The rear elevation includes herringbone brickwork and a rain-chain.
Aragon House
Rear Extension & Loft Alterations – Eynsham
We built a single-storey rear extension to enlarge the existing Kitchen / Dining Area. We fitted two large rooflights and a set of sliding doors to maximise the natural light. We also created a double-height void in the existing loft to provide more natural light into the First Floor landing.
Pine Walk House
Two-Storey Extension & Loft Conversion – Surbiton
We built a series of extensions, loft conversion and full renovation of the entire property. The single-storey rear extension includes the new Kitchen / Dining / Living Area, along with a new Kids’ Snug. The rear of the house was dropped in order to a Living Area with 2.9m high ceilings. The First Floor and Loft conversion include 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Woodfield House
First Floor Extension & Loft Conversion – Ashtead
We built a First Floor side extension to turn a small bedroom into a double bedroom with a walk-in-wardrobe and renovated the loft to create a spacious a Bedroom and En-suite. We previously built a new gym at the rear of the property and replaced the original garage. This was done by combining Edwardian elegance with modern touches which allowed the new extension to become part of the home effortlessly. The rear gym is accessed via the existing lounge and opens up to the south-facing garden terrace.
South Avenue
Two-Storey Side Extension – Surbiton
We built a two-storey side extension which included extending the Kitchen and creating an external covered area. On the ground floor we converted an exsiting Bathroom into a Bedroom and built a side extension to create a new Bathroom with vaulted ceilings.
Mill View
Two-Storey Extension & Renovation – Witney
We renovated this property both inside and out. We built a two-storey rear extension and renovated the entire home. The extension created an open-plan Kitchen / Dining / Living Area on the Lower Ground Floor with views over a farm. The First Floor was transformed to create 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a home office and a Lounge. Each rear room has vaulted ceiling to maximise natural light. The rear elevation includes render, zink and slatted timber panels.
Woodfield House
First Floor Front & Single-Storey Rear Extension – Ashtead
We transformed this property both inside and out. We converted the double garage into a Lounge, built a first floor front extension to create a Master Bedroom Suite and constructed a large single-storey rear extension to create an open-plan Kitchen / Dining / Living area. We also adapted the Entrance Hall, rendered the entire property, and replaced all of the glazing including aluminium in-fill panels.
Pine Gardens
Single-Storey Rear Extension – Surbtion
We demolished an old conservatory and replaced it with a new single-storey rear extension to create an open-plan Kitchen / Dining Area. We incorporated a new Snug into the old Kitchen as well as a new Utility Room and WC. The spaces have been broken up with large feature rooflights to maximise natural light.
Kings Drive
Single-Storey Rear Extension – Surbtion
We demolished an old conservatory and replaced it with a new single-storey extension to create an open-plan Kitchen / Dining / Snug Area. We have included vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork and crittall style glazing.
Cedar House
Two-Storey Side & Single-Storey Rear Extensions – Fetcham
We built a large two-storey side extension using matching materials to create a double garage and annexe on the Ground Floor and two bedroom suites on the First Floor. The single-storey rear extension includes the new Utility Room and an open-plan Kitchen / Dining / Living Area with a new roof clad in black zinc.
Chipperfield
Large Renovation & Extensions – Ashtead
We extended and renovated the entire property. We built a two-storey side extension and ground floor extensions to the front and rear including a new entrance. The works also include integrated solar panels and a ground source heat pump.
Lindisfarne
Single-Storey Rear Extension – Leatherhead
We demolished an exisitng rear extension to construct a new larger Kitchen / Dining Area. Part of the old Kitchen has been turned into a new Utility Room and walk-in-Larder. The new Kitchen includes a 5m high vaulted ceiling with large roofights to allow natural light into the space. The project also included a new WC, dog shower, front porch and side entrance. Photos by Gareth Trygve Bayly
Craddock’s Close
Single-Storey Rear Extension – Ashtead
We demolished an exisitng rear conservatory to create a new Garden Room, as well as increase the existing Living Room and Kitchen / Breakfast Area. We covered the existing brickwork with render and tile hanging, then built the new extension using old farmhouse bircks. The project also included repalcing all flooring, fitting a new kitchen, new WC and new Master En-Suite.
Hambledon House
Single-Storey Rear Extension – Epsom
We replaced and existing extension to create an open-plan Kitchen / Dining / Living area with a Sun Room overlooking a beautiful rear garden. We also built a new entrance and Utility room.
Pine Gardens
2-Storey Side & Single-Storey Rear Extension – Surbiton
Phase 1 if this project includes a new open-plan Kitchen / Dining / Living Area with floor-to-ceiling crittall style doors. The rear elevation includes a modern zinc bay window which forms a Snug. The works also include a new Garage, Home Office, Utility Room and Master En-Suite. The interir design waas developed in collaboration with Lime Showrooms.
Hill Cottage
Single-Storey Rear Extension – Abinger Hammer, Surrey
Recently completed a single-storey rear extension to create an open-plan Kitchen / Dining Area. The design includes a floor-to-ceiling window linked to a 5m long rooflight which joins the original house to the new extension.
Grove House
First-Floor Side Extension & Ground Floor Refurbishment – Esher, Surrey
The driving force behind this project was the ambition to create a single open-living space along the entire rear of the property. We successfully achieved this by creating visual separations such as a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, exposed brickwork and well-positioned furniture. The ground floor created a Snug, Dining Area, Kitchen, Boot Room and Utility Room. The first floor side extension added a walk-in-wardrobe and En-Suite to the Master Bedroom.
Linden House
Two-Storey Side & Ground Floor Rear Extension – Leatherhead, Surrey
We started this project with the brief of creating a traditional 4-bedroom home set within a Conservation Area. We achieved this by creating an open-plan ground floor which opened up on to the garden and a large two-storey extension which blends in well with the neighbouring buildings and local area.
Collingwood
Single-Storey Side Extension – Leatherhead, Surrey
This large Surrey home was in need of some modernising. We were able to utilise unused external areas between the house and garage to create a modern, light open plan Kitchen / Dining area with a part-vaulted ceiling.
Grand Avenue
Single-Storey Side & Rear Extension – Surbiton
The brief for this project was to create a new open-plan Kitchen / Dining / Snug Area, as well as a new study, new Utility and garage. We replicated the original stepped rear elevation in the new extension by creating a double-height space over the dining area. The different areas have been defined by exposed beams internally and black bricks with exposed steel work externally.
Pyramid House
Single-Storey Rear Extension – Banstead, Surrey
This four-bedroom property was in a need of an extension which would not only create a new modern Kitchen, but also consolidate the existing extensions in order to give the property a clear identity. We decided to create a series of pitched roofs all leading to the garden. The main pitched roof is topped by a glazed pyramid which flood the open-plan Kitchen with natural light throughout the day. A new terrace and pergola in the rear garden also helped to tie-in together the new and the old to bring the finishing touches to this traditional yet modern family home.
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