Farfield – VELFAC V200E
Transforming a 1960s Bungalow
Featured on the front cover of the August 2024 issue of Self Builder and Homemaker Magazine and in the March 2023 issue of Grand Designs magazine, Farfield is a contemporary transformation of a dated 1960s bungalow.
Designed by Paul Cashin Architects and built by Westcott Construction, this striking home sits within the South Downs National Park.
The Farfield project completely reimagines the original bungalow. The design team extended and redeveloped the existing building to create a stunning four-bedroom home. As a result, the finished property looks entirely different from the original structure.
A Sustainable Approach
Architect Paul Cashin explains:
“Through careful analysis, we identified opportunities to reuse much of the existing building. By making targeted changes to the structure, we completely reimagined the property while delivering a sustainable and cost-effective solution.”
Maximising Light and Views
The project team removed the original pitched roofs from both the house and adjoining garage. They then introduced a striking flat roof across the entire property.
To increase natural light and maximise views of the National Park, the team specified the VELFAC 200E system throughout the home. The slim frames allow more daylight into the interior and create a stronger connection with the surrounding landscape.
In addition, the team selected a VELFAC RIBO entrance door for its contemporary appearance and high-performance design. When combined with VELFAC windows, the door helps create a consistent and modern aesthetic.
Designed Around the Landscape
The extension also introduced additional living space through a partial first-floor addition. To make the most of the surrounding views, the architects positioned the main living areas and a generous open-plan kitchen on the upper floor. Meanwhile, all bedrooms occupy the ground floor.
To improve comfort during warmer months, a brise soleil provides shading across the large south-facing windows. As a result, the design helps reduce solar gain while maintaining high levels of natural light.
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James did a fantastic demonstration of windows and doors at the Portsmouth showroom. There was nothing he did not seem to know about Velfac and Rationel windows – he explained carefully the differences, listened to what was on our minds – and handled every single question perfectly – there was nothing left for us to find out. We both thought he was absolutely brilliant.
Mrs Rose G
Westcott Architectural Glazing installed my Velfac windows and front door at the end of 2025. The company was very helpful from the point of first contact, advising on technical matters, and timescales. The installers were professional and polite, and meticulous in cleaning up at the end of each day. The new windows look far bigger than the old ones, and let in so much light. I’m glad that Westcott suggested the pine interior finish – they make a 1980s semi look very stylish and Scandi!
Mr Hewitt, United Kingdom
When ordering the windows, we made numerous changes along the way. They were very quick to update the order and help with questions along the way. Their installation team was good and were able to overcome a few quirks in our existing house. I was doing the following on decoration works after the windows were fitted. A couple of aspects made it difficult to finish up around the newly installed windows. Shims and metal plates were left in need of grinding back in order to get a plasterboard back up against the window internally. This was perhaps inevitable however, due to the old Victorian check reveals in the brickwork and some very out of square existing openings. On the whole we are very pleased.