Built under 2 large extending gabled roofs, the extension takes direct inspiration from the elements of the characterful existing rear facade, providing dynamic spaces at both ground and first floor, connected via a light-filled double height atrium.

The Victorian terrace house that originally occupied the site was bombed in World War II and lay empty for many decades. The house was eventually rebuilt with a mock Victorian facade to the front and a contrary 1980’s design to the rear which incorporated vertically aligned balconies covered by a cute dual pitched roof. Internally, the floor plan depth was reduced from what would have existed in the original Victorian house, failing to provide adequate living spaces in relation to the top heavy provision of bedrooms.