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A traditional family home transformed inside and out via a series of clever extensions

Location

Anson Road NW2

Local Authority

Brent Council

Plot Type

Conservation Area

Project Type

Extension

Accomplishment

Infill extensions and loft conversion adding 58 sqm

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project Architect, Delivery Architect, Planning Consultant, Lead Consultant

Collaborators

HouseUp, Chris Snook Photography

Team
Ufuk Bahar
Nicole Guler
Sky Moore-Clube

Challenge

Our task was to refresh a family home by opening up the kitchen-living-dining area and adding a utility room that led to the garden. Plus, we had to add an entirely new level to the house via a loft extension. While that might sound simple, the added challenge was that our clients were opposed to building a second staircase for the upwards extension. So, we needed to extend the original staircase up to the new floor - a tricky endeavour.

Approach

Maximising space when renovating a semi-detached house requires intelligent design and an innovative approach. Fortunately, the large property size and expansive garden allowed us to create two infill extensions — one at the rear and one at the side of the existing structure. We submitted two separate planning applications to cover the infill extensions and loft conversion.

Solutions

Having successfully won the appeal for the loft conversion, we helped our clients achieve their ultimate vision of a sole staircase to the new top floor. With a reconfigured layout and enhanced ground-floor living space, they are now able to enjoy the privacy of their stylish top-floor master bedroom while the kids have plenty of room in which to play, study, and socialise.

Before & After

Existing ground floor plan of a semi-detached house on Anson Road NW2, designed by Urbanist Architecture. The layout includes a spacious living room, a dining area, and a kitchen. The ground floor also features a bathroom and an additional room that could serve as a utility or storage space. The plan illustrates the original configuration before the infill extensions and loft conversion were implemented.
Location

Anson Road NW2

Local Authority

Brent Council

Plot Type

Conservation Area

Project Type

Extension

Accomplishment

Infill extensions and loft conversion adding 58 sqm

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project Architect, Delivery Architect, Planning Consultant, Lead Consultant

Collaborators

HouseUp, Chris Snook Photography

Team
Ufuk Bahar
Nicole Guler
Sky Moore-Clube

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