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A creative, contemporary rear extension for a house in a conservation area

Location

Revelon Road SE4

Local Authority

Lewisham Council

Plot Type

Conservation area

Project Type

Extension

Accomplishment

Addition of 39 sqm

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project architect, planning consultant

Team
Nicole Guler
Sky Moore-Clube

Challenge

Our clients wanted to extend their home to add a spacious master bedroom and ensuite, as well as a large, light-filled living-dining area that would open out to their garden. Achieving this would require a two-storey extension, but there was no precedent for such an extension in their terrace. Additionally, the first-floor extension risked blocking daylight for neighbours, further complicating planning permission. Oh, and the property was in a conservation area, meaning our design needed to be even more considered.

Approach

We designed angled walls for the first-floor extension to comply with the 45-degree rule, ensuring neighbours retained their light. We then mirrored these angled walls on the ground floor, creating a bold and dynamic design.

Solution

The two-storey extension provided a spacious master bedroom and a large living-dining area on the ground floor, with the option for a ground-floor bedroom. This creative design not only fulfilled the client's dreams but also significantly increased living space, transforming the house into a much more workable family home while maintaining good relations with neighbours, all within a conservation area.

Before & After

Existing ground floor plan of terrace house in London with small kitchen, living room and bedroom.
Location

Revelon Road SE4

Local Authority

Lewisham Council

Plot Type

Conservation area

Project Type

Extension

Accomplishment

Addition of 39 sqm

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project architect, planning consultant

Team
Nicole Guler
Sky Moore-Clube

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