Just below the brow of the west escarpment on the island of Guernsey, a modest 1950s keyhole bungalow is reimagined with care and restraint. Once a post-war solution for returning islanders, the original structure becomes the foundation for a low-impact transformation, quietly ambitious and rooted in place.
The client’s vision embraced reuse over replacement, seeking a carbon-conscious approach that honoured the spirit of the site. A clay block store, embedded in the slope to the west, anchors a new timber and glass volume. The original rooms remain for sleeping, while a lifted structure to the east introduces a covered living space filled with morning light and framed views of the coast.