Lewisham Loggias

They came with castles, classical compositions, Italian urbanism, secret gardens, and decorative tiles. Through joyful conversation, the project weaves these inspirations together with the character and detail of the Victorian House, to give a bold and unique new roof level. The extension forms a new main bedroom suite, giving the parents of a growing family their own floor. It includes a spacious sleeping area, an open-plan bathing and dressing room, and a compact WC between; positioned to respond to the panoramic view, with the side window catching the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf. Concealed pocket doors allow the full width of the property to be appreciated: A circular mirror at one side reflects the new circular window in the gable at the other. Externally, the two halves are expressed as separate bays, reducing the impact while still achieving the required volume. Between the bays, the ceiling swoops up to a large rooflight, adding drama to the circulation. The bays are constructed from simple painted timber to provide a visual link with the existing sash windows below. Bold red columns add layering and provide a sense of enclosure even when the sliding glazing is fully drawn back, forming a pair of open loggias overlooking the garden. The rotated square columns reflect the dog-tooth brickwork of the existing eaves underneath. Timber construction, woodfibre insulation, clay plaster, and recyclable zinc cladding form a low-carbon strategy and improve air quality.