The Key: Adding More Natural Light
This two-storey end of terrace period property suffered from a lack of natural light, low ceiling heights and a disconnection to the garden at the rear.
Before:
The client's preference for an industrial aesthetic along with an assortment of antique fixtures and fittings acquired over many years were an integral factor whilst forming the brief. Steel windows and polished concrete feature heavily, allowing the enlarged living area to be visually connected to the garden with internal floor finishes continuing externally, acknowledging and reflecting the industrial heritage of East London. Floor to ceiling glazing combined with large skylights help define areas for cooking, eating and reading whilst maintaining a flexible open plan space.
This simple yet detailed project located within a prominent Conservation Area required a considered design approach, with a reduced palette of materials carefully selected in response to the existing building and it’s context.
This project was long-listed for New London Architectures Don't Move, Improve 2016 and featured in Don't Move, Improve 2016 exhibition at The Building Design Centre.
Architectural Design: Paper House Projects
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