This is a Victorian bungalow situated within a residential mews in central Walthamstow.
Our brief was to design a befitting entrance for the house, and remodel the interiors for greater functionality while adding a 4th bedroom to accommodate the growing family.
The original entrance was to one side which led to an inefficient layout with long corridors and double staircases that disrupted the flow of the house.
To address this, we introduced a central, double-storey front extension that not only anchors the house externally, but also features an atrium-like entrance hall with a sculptural staircase that connects both levels seamlessly, while flooding the interiors with daylight from the newly added windows.
The original roof trusses in the living areas were exposed to celebrate the industrial roots of the original building, and supporting walls removed to enable an unobstructed open plan with defined zones for a variety of activities to take place without feeling cut-off.
The interiors were designed to complement the industrial undertone with warm coloured walls to tie the different zones together while creating a cozy haven for the family.
Patrick would often go above and beyond what we expected from an architect
By spending a huge amount of time helping us choose the best products and ensuring we get the best value for our money.
He and his team also worked tirelessly to improve the design and finish as the build unfolded, and their fees are more than justified with the additional level of care and effort they put into delivering the project.
Sanette G.
