Project Description
FROM THE ARCHITECTS:
Informed by the cranked plan of the tight corner site, this project creates a light-filled, dynamic living
space that connects the interior with the garden.
Situated on a cranked plot on a tight corner block, the existing L-shaped Victorian terrace typology had
been skewed to fit the site but resulted in a house that had limited outlook and a garden that tapered
out of view. The brief sought to create a modern family dwelling with a large sociable kitchen / dining /
living space to the rear that re-engaged with the garden.
The single-storey rear extension has created a generous volume in which the clients could cook, eat and
relax with friends. The geometry of the site led to the faceted form of the extension that is kept low
along the party wall, to be respectful to the neighbouring property, whilst kicking up to the rear picture
window overlooking the garden. A large glazed panel including pivot door opens up to a rear terrace
further linking internal and external spaces.
The faceted geometry is continued into the floor finishes, mixing white porcelain tiles with oak parquet
flooring to define wet and dry areas. The extension is linked to the entrance hall with a spine wall clad
in tongue and grooved timber that reveals a number of ancillary spaces such as coat and shoe storage,
utility and WC. The project has transformed the house, elegantly dealing with the functional and
storage requirements of the client whilst creating a light-filled dynamic living space that connects the
interior with the garden.