5 Desenfans Road
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Rear house extension and refurbishment that aims to enhance the living and eating areas and provide an improved utility space
The architects rebuilt and increased the size of the utility room, decorating the interior with red glass tiles, and fitting a bespoke folding butchers’ block. Externally, the structure is clad in grey Marley fibre cement board.
A new rear extension forms a dining and kitchen area. In the kitchen, the existing granite work surfaces were retained and an extra acrylic work surface was added. Large bespoke, sprayed MDF units were combined with new Ikea cupboards. The dining room ceiling has been fitted with skylight
The structure externally clad in Ipé timber, which is continued on to the garden decking for uniformity.
Data
- Begun: May 2009
- Completed: Apr 2010
- Floor area: 40m2
- Sector: House
- Total cost: £120,000
- Address: 5 Desenfans Road, London, SE21 7DN, United Kingdom
Professional Team
- Architect: Huw Owen Architects
- Project architect: Dionne Griffith
- Client: Private
- Structural engineer: Price & Myers
- Quantity surveyor: PT Projects
- Planning supervisor: CDM Contract Services
- Main contractor: Stephens and James
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