Challenge
Transforming tired rooms above a 1930s Greenwich pub into a boutique apart-hotel through an upward storey extension and first-floor rear extension, whilst overcoming 28 objections and respecting the area's architectural character.
Approach
Conducting thorough research into the site's architectural history to inform a sympathetic design incorporating arches in the new mansard roof, retaining the simple 1930s elegance on the first floor, and adding traditional tiling on the ground floor to reflect British pub heritage.
Solution
Successfully securing planning permission by demonstrating the apart-hotel fell use class, delivering generously sized rooms with en-suite bathrooms and kitchenettes that bridge the scale between neighbouring buildings whilst revitalising the pub and contributing positively to the community and local heritage.