Design Buy Build Issue 34 2018 | Page 7

Alton House at 59 Netherhall Gardens comprises the restoration of an existing period building and construction of new extensions to provide eight high quality residential homes ranging from 2 to 4 bedrooms. The façade of the existing neglected period building has been fully restored and retained, preserving and enhancing the character of the local conservation area and bringing life back to the property. New extensions facing the rear of the site have been carefully designed to blend into the traditional character of the retained façade. “New extensions facing the rear of the site have been carefully designed to blend into the traditional character of the retained façade.” 7