Design in Details
Project overview
A planning led residential transformation concept in Wilmslow; designed to upgrade a detached family home on a generous landscaped plot; with a clear focus on accessibility, contemporary living, and low impact change. The uploaded Design and Access Statement is titled “38 Fletsand Road, Wilmslow”; the Wilmslow Road address has been provided for portfolio positioning and should be aligned across drawings and captions before publishing.
Brief and constraints
The existing home includes a basement used for storage and plant, an existing garage with loft room, and a rear swimming pool; the street context is high quality detached housing with mature trees, hedges, and privacy setbacks. The design approach responds to local character; prioritises retained landscape; and limits visual and amenity impacts.
- Strategic Planning:
We believe every successful project starts with thoughtful planning. Our team carefully analyzes space, functionality, and client needs to create efficient layouts that balance practicality with visual appeal. - Creative Design Solutions: Our designs combine creativity with purpose. Whether residential or commercial, we craft unique architectural concepts that reflect personality, enhance usability, and bring innovative ideas to life
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Incredible Result
Design response
Basement level remains largely within the existing footprint; targeted for functional and finish upgrades. The main intervention sits at ground floor; with carefully scaled front and rear extensions to rebalance the façade and expand family living space; plus, a modest pool extension to improve usability. The garage is reconfigured for improved parking and circulation; and a lift is integrated to support inclusive access. Upper levels are re planned to increase room sizes and improve functionality; with a new stair providing dedicated access to the loft. The loft is optimised with two additional bedrooms, rooflights for daylight and ventilation, and supporting ancillary accommodation; delivering a coherent whole house strategy rather than piecemeal alterations.
Planning and sustainability credentials
Design and Access Statement methodology; context appraisal; inclusive design for a disabled occupant; sustainable, durable materials; validation ready planning package thinking; coordinated plans, elevations, area schedules, and CGI led visual communication.
In summary, this proposal demonstrates Muse Architects’ planning led approach to residential transformation in Wilmslow; balancing contemporary design with local character; prioritising inclusive access, buildability, and low impact change. The scheme is communicated through a validation ready Design and Access Statement, coordinated drawings, and CGI led visuals; positioning the project as a clear competition grade example of how Muse turns constraints into a confident, policy aware design solution; subject to final brief confirmation and LPA feedback.
