Hackney Residence
When London based architecture studio,
Loud. Architecture & Interior Design, was
approached to transform a run-down
property in Stoke Newington, its founder Kate
Clare jumped at the chance to not only bring
the property’s construction and design into
the 21st Century, but to also pay homage to
Hackney’s industrial history.
The Victorian-era property located in the
centre of the leafy green borough of Hackney
had been left in ruin for a number of years,
requiring dire need of modernisation to
transform the space into a bright dwelling
with captivating design features for a young,
growing family. An extension was added to
both the rear and side of the property to align
with the neighbouring property’s extension
and was angled from the neighbour’s wall
back to meet the house in a sympathetic
way.
Speaking of the build, Kate Clare Managing
Director at Loud. Architecture & Interior
Design said: “Our brief was to design a
property that had a hard appearance on the
outside, which was in keeping with the dark
extensions that have been erected along the
rear elevations of Kersley Road, whilst also
creating a softer more playful feel inside
that maximised the amount of natural light
available.”
The thermally broken dark grey doors blend
into the charred timber cladding of the
extension to create a visual unity when
the on-trend Crittal style steel doors are
closed, whilst also being a nod to Hackney’s
industrial past.
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This manufacturing influence can be seen
throughout the exterior and interior of the
home, delicately balanced by the influx of
soft lighting that inundates the property
to offset the bold dark appearance of the
rear façade. This was achieved through the
specification and installation of windows
and rooflights throughout the extension to
not only maximise as much natural light
into the property as possible, but also
provide adequate ventilation. Three Roof
Maker Luxlite® roof windows were installed
in the rear extension, as well as a Fixed
Flat Rooflight for the corridor between the
extension and existing property.
Kate commented, “Roof Maker’s Luxlite®
roof windows were chosen for the extension
due to the sleek design of the rooflights as
they offer maximum glazing with a minimal
frame, offering a flush appearance when
facing the property from the garden. The
rooflights offer an impressive U-value,
combined with aluminium frames to offer
exceptional heat insulation, whilst the
mechanical opening helps with ventilation,
which is ideal for a kitchen area.”
In total the project took eight months to
complete, with Kate and the owners working
closely together throughout the entire
process to create a unique family home
designed to meet the wide ranging needs
of modern day life. The contemporary,
quirky interior touches add a sense of the
owner’s personality, from the chequerboard
encaustic entrance tiles to strategically
placed pocket doors to capitalise on all
available space.
Kate concluded: “This was a really unique
project to work on and it was a pleasure
to be part of transitioning the home from
a tired, dilapidated property into a modern,
fun family home. It was essential that
we offered a balance between the harsh
materials and style of the industrial
influences, which was perfectly offset by
the abundance of natural light and nature
inspired designs.”
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