The Self-Build home reinstated the front elevation with minor alterations and extensions to match the neighbouring property . A full basement provides a guest bedroom with seating area , games room with gym , spa consisting of sauna , steam room , shower , relaxation area and utility with storage . With nine additional rooms , XUL increased the net internal area from 158.85m ² to a total of 378.60m ² ( a 138 % increase ).
The tilted skylight above the dining room is angled to maximise the ingress of light . It was designed to have an integrated electric blind for moments when the sun would be too strong .
A mirror-clad light tunnel in the children ’ s bathroom fills this internal room with natural daylight . The bathroom is within the centre of the house , therefore would usually be a dark space , however , the space above the bath is opened drawing light down from the skylight via a series of angled mirrors . At night the mirrors reflect LED lights which are set within the tunnel .
It was important to create close communication with the semi-detached neighbours as they would be affected by a demolition project . XUL presented the project to the local community in its early stages which proved effective in dealing with queries and helped to gain planning permission from Barnet Council with minimum objections .
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