an open tread stair allows views to stretch from the basement across the double height space to the first floor.
WorDS: stuDio octoPi
phoToS: JacK hobhouse
viCTorian slot
house
the house haD been extensively modified in the 1980s and
suffered from a fragmented plan, poor connectivity between the
principal living spaces and restrictive ceiling heights. The design
sought to recapture and preserve the original proportions of the
Georgian terrace building, whilst reinterpreting the layout to suit
modern family living.
studio octopi
viCTorian SLoT houSE iS a TErraCED houSE in
norTh LonDon rECEnTLy rEDESign by STuDio
oCTopi, a CrEaTivE arChiTECTurE praCTiCE baSED
in CEnTraL LonDon, ESTabLiShED in 2013.
A 10m high glass infill extension between the closet wing and
the neighbouring property, divided as two sash windows, forms a
double height living room at basement level and a master ensuite
at first floor. An open tread stair allows views to stretch from the
basement across the double height space to the first floor.
The closet wing was extended in brick to match the existing;
this enabled the upper floors to be remodelled with increased
head height and improved visual connectivity with the main
house. The upper closet wing windows take reference from the
adjoining property; at ground floor the window stretches down to
the basement echoing the double height space behind.
A polished concrete floor in the basement extends out to the
garden where a planted green wall allows maximum use of the
terrace for entertaining. The refurbished and extended house is
250sqm, with 30sqm of outdoor space.