House extension & wet works

House extension & wet works at Diamond Residence

Diamond Residence illustrates the connection between an existing house and new construction. The original company portfolio records this project as ongoing at the time of documentation. These photographs show that recorded construction stage, alongside the exterior design concepts.

Location: Semenyih, Selangor
Work shown: House extension & wet works
Source material: Construction-stage photographs and exterior design concepts

Scaffolding and construction work alongside the existing Diamond Residence house in Semenyih — Construction-stage photograph · Diamond Residence, Semenyih

Working beside an existing house

The site photographs show construction alongside the existing building, with scaffolding, formwork and structural elements at different stages. This is a useful view of extension work before finishes are installed: the new space must be considered together with the original house, the site boundary and access for the work.

Structure, wet works and the sequence of trades

The recorded work includes concrete and masonry elements, temporary supports and ground-level activity around the building. For a similar extension, the construction scope should establish the proposed layout, structural requirements and connections to existing rooms and services. Finishing decisions follow from that scope, rather than being planned in isolation.

Understanding the design images

The exterior visualisations show the proposed architectural appearance. They are design concepts, while the accompanying site photographs document construction in progress. Keeping these two types of image separate helps you understand the design intention and the stage actually recorded in the portfolio.

Planning your own house extension

Start with the space you need and how it will be used. Existing plans, photographs and proposed drawings help explain the property and the connection between old and new areas. Site conditions, access, approvals and the agreed scope influence both the quotation and the programme. Share these requirements early so the proposed work can be discussed clearly.

A Closer Look