TOTAL TURNAROUND

Although this Edwardian end-of-terrace house in London boasted plenty of original features, it was somewhat ruined by the two-storey, 1950s addition at the rear of the property – which was poorly built and restricted access to the garden. Our clients were looking for a new, open-plan family living space with a kitchen that would provide a better outdoor link.

To achieve this, the existing extension was demolished and a two-storey replacement built, plus we added a traditional dormer window to the roof. The ground floor of the extension accommodates a large kitchen, dining room and family room that sits just off the garden. With this new indoor-outdoor flow, it has become the central living space of the house.

Upstairs, we added an extra bedroom with a corner bay window, a distinct feature that mirrors the street corner on which the property sits. We took inspiration from this feature for the rest of the build and used modern glazing to link each side of the extension.

The exterior consists of simple brick panels and graphite zinc cladding: materials that complement the existing brickwork and slate roof.

Now the family has a bright open space in which to eat, relax and entertain, as well as a cosy reading nook and – in the corner bay window – a stand-out architectural feature. Hopefully, their new home will serve them well for years to come. Above right and

right A first-floor

corner window

from Clement adds a clever design feature, while threesection glazing

and sliding doors

from Folding Future on the ground floor provide a seamless link to the garden.

Rooflights,

Glazing Vision. Graphite grey zinc dormer

cladding, Full Metal Jacket Limited