A sweeping brick curve connects the side and rear extensions, appearing from the garden as if gently scooped away to make space for the newly added planting. This satisfying and technically complex detail minimises the visual impact of the extension for neighbouring homes, and protects privacy.
In keeping with the muted, tactile palette inside, the extensions are built from pale buff-toned Weinberger bricks laid in two coursing patterns. Vertical bricks break up the visual weight and further support the curving gesture.
The true star of the ground floor is a bespoke smoked oak and marble kitchen. A monolithic Violetta marble kitchen island offers informal gathering space, set against a backdrop of cabinetry punctuated by a vast curved alcove, where the marble backsplash extends to fill the entire area. Handmade arched oak joinery, designed by Studio McW and crafted by long-term collaborator,
Idle Furniture, softens the marble, adding warmth and balance. The sleek smoked-oak kitchen is gracefully integrated, tucking away appliances within cabinetry to create a polished and inviting space for hosting.
The open-concept ground floor also consists of a generously proportioned reception area, perfect for welcoming guests. The architects subverted the typical use of this central space in the Victorian terrace, opting instead to move the dining area to the rear extension and create an arrival space for informal drinks. A cosy lounge space is located at the very front of the house, connected to the reception area by an enlarged opening.
The rest of the home makes as much of a visual and functional impact as the ground floor. A
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