Terraced House Extension and refurbishment, Walthamstow
Extension and refurbishment project to achieve a transformed ground floor kitchen and living space with large through views to the garden, bespoke timber carpentry, and exposed steelwork.
This project shows how space can be gained, re-imagined and enriched without having to revert to a typical extension.
The project provides a new kitchen and living space with exposed steelwork, bespoke timber carpentry and large through views to the garden with an innovative window seat design. The new lean-to glazed addition retains and expresses the original character of the existing Victorian building while providing a rich internal quality to the kitchen. An industrial aesthetic was achieved by exposing the steelwork with black fireproof intumescent paint to match the slender aluminium window frames.
The internal timber carpentry gives warmth to the living space and compliments the darker material palette of the Shaker Kitchen cabinets, aluminium windows, and exposed steelwork. Working within the existing footprint, this project increased the living, kitchen and dining space from 23sqm to 32sqm, providing a place for the growing family to gather in the day and host friends in the evenings.
“Our favourite features are the windows, shelving and window seat. When we first appointed MAP one of the things we wanted was as much light into the room as possible and Crittall style windows. They suggested a design which maximised the light and greenery from outside. We love the design and the way the sight-lines follow through. MAP also recommended that we have a window seat and storage that complemented the sight lines. We weren’t sure at first, but now it’s one of our favourite parts of the room as we can appreciate the light and garden whatever the weather.”
Photography by: Veronica Rodriguez