Project 199
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A substantial detached Victorian Merchant’s house has been transformed with a modern structure for living, cooking and eating
The form of the extension takes reference from the pitched roofs of the existing house to create a unique internal space ‘opening-out’ towards the garden to maximise natural light and connectivity with the landscaped garden, whilst reducing overlooking from a neighbouring apartment block.
Handmade brick specials were used to mediate between the large scale of the glazed openings, and the period detail of the main house.
A simple asymmetrical roof form rises up to the garden to create a large end wall which is completely glazed to bring light deep into the plan. Different ceiling planes help distinguish the kitchen and living areas whilst a large triangular roof-light adds a dynamic and unexpected punctuation to the structure, breaking down the traditional plan form as the space extends into the garden.
Data
- Begun: Jun 2011
- Completed: Dec 2011
- Floor area: 30m2
- Sector: House
- Total cost: £250,000
- Procurement: JCT MWD 09
- Address: London, United Kingdom
Professional Team 
- Architect: Waind Gohil Architects
- Project architect: Philip Waind
- Client: Tom Lloyd
- Main contractor: Collfin Ltd
- Structural engineer: Elliott Wood Partnership
Suppliers
- Glazing of windows and doors: Fineline Aluminium
- Glazing : CSGS
- Copper cladding: KME UK
