an existing building on the right and the proposed extension to be built on the left continuing along the line of the existing structure the existing building features a roof covered with flat clay tiles dark in tone slightly weathered over time with some moss two brick chimneys and a continuous gutter running along its entire length very dark aluminum tone aged over time the fa ade of this building is made of clay bricks a mix of reddish orange tones shaded with brown and violet hues sometimes tending toward pink or dark red with beige colored mortar joints the bricks are laid at a 45 angle brick dimensions length 21 cm thickness 7 cm all timber frame elements are made of dark toned old oak the windows and doors of the existing building are painted white as are the shutters the base of the building is made of concrete with a raw finish the extension continues the materiality of the existing building with timber frame elements in dark toned old oak matching the existing structure between the wooden posts glazed transparent panels are integrated without glazing beads the roof above the entrance door also features brick infill laid at a 45 angle and projects 1 40 m forward from the entrance door it is supported by two front posts the entrance door of the extension is made of solid wood dark toned old oak without glazing a brick step is placed in front of this door at courtyard level the roof is covered with flat clay tiles with a new appearance the base is finished with a white lime render surround the house with abundant vegetation in the background including tall trees native to the centre val de loire region in france the atmosphere should be calm and welcoming with soft natural light illuminating both the fa ade of the existing building and the extension small birds such as ducks can be seen flying in the sky in the background in front of the buildings a courtyard is laid out with gravel in various shades of gray no vegetation should appear in the foreground of the image