Photos : Matt Clayton
XUL Architecture Rebuild a Semi-Detached House in North London
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North London based XUL Architecture have demolished and rebuilt this family home in East Finchley creating a light-filled house with views to the garden .
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac , just outside the Hampstead Garden Suburb , the family of five had purchased the house which needed a full refurbishment . They decided to live in the property first for a year to better understand their needs .
House renovations are common in London as there is a wide variety of traditional housing stock that rarely suits the size and activity of a family in the 21st Century . When considering their renovation , this family turned to XUL Architecture to explore the best layout for their needs . With the considerable renovation suggestions , XUL produced a cost for two options : to renovate or demolish .
As a semi-detached property , there is often a pre-conception that demolition is not an option , however with steel structures to support the neighbouring house it can prove to be an option that is best for the project .