Design Buy Build Issue 34 2018 | Page 128

Casewick Road SE27 Location and inspiration What inspired you to take on this project? When we moved into this house we wanted to do an extension because the existing extension was always too small. Had you always wanted to pursue your own project? We wanted the work done, but didn’t want to project management ourselves – life’s too busy. How and why did you choose this property to renovate? It had potential, was detached, liked the features and garden, and the location is great. Great public spaces, easy access into central London and great transport links. We like West Norwood area. What style and age is the original building? Victorian detached property 1900’s. How did you combine the original building’s style with the extension? We liked the exterior of the property and kept the lines of the original building, hence the L shape extension. Other than that we reconfigured a lot of the interior. Although the extension is contemporary, it is done sympathetically with the rest of the house. Its double fronted, we put the bathroom on 128