Our proposal is to reconfigure, enhance and maximize an existing building as a family house with an intrinsic connection with the outside landscape.
It focus on the replacement of the existing conservatory which is single glazed and in extremely poor conditions, with a new extension designed to create a more coherent connection between the outside space and the main-house with an open living space/ dining/ l+ open kitchen whilst providing the flexibility, comfort and suitability for a contemporary family lifestyle.
The new Ground floor llayout consists of a new open living/dining/kitchen that opens generously to the rear garden.
The old garage will be converted into a gym/ bedroom area with its own new bay window towards the front of the property similar in finishes and design to the existing front fenestrations.
The top floors have been reconfigured and altered to allow for a private en-suite to the master bedroom, a new family bathroom and guest bedroom at the rear.
Located in the beautiful Highgate West Hill, this wonderful three-bedroom property was previously in extremely poor conditions and lacking interaction with its enchanting private garden.
The main focus was to reconfigure the ground floor space, creating an open and minimal living area directed towards the garden.
A private path leads from the charming carport to the front door where you are greeted with an immediate view of the glazed, far end of the house.
The clean and minimal design, with its large glass doors, minimal structure, elegant selection of finishes and sleek cantilevered extension juxtaposes beautifully with the maturity of the garden.
The plan places the large master bedroom at the rear and contains the services within a central hub: en-suite bathroom, guest WC and utility room accessed from the open-plan space beyond.
Work developed whilst at Paul Archer Design
Nestled between a row of existing two storey Victorian terraced homes in South London with scarcely any connection with the rear garden, this existing property lacked light, height and connection with the rear garden.
Designed for a Structural Engineer , BEAM house grew with the prospect of exposing its structure and allowing as much light and openness to the rear, making full use of the garden.
Working closely with the client we created a bespoke space that represents the clients taste and personality , including bespoke structural details and a choice of materials that took into account a fun and creative young family.
The floor throughout the extension was lowered to provide additional head height and merges against the steps of the rear garden.
A new glazed roof light alongside the new side extension brings light deep into the core of the house and illuminates the heart of the home : the newly created open kitchen and dining.
The front rooms open to the rear living area with a series of sliding doors allowing light to flow through and offer flexible areas that can be closed into bedrooms when guests are in town.
To contrast with the colourful inside, the external cladding was purposely chosen dark.
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Completed in 2019, this project features a complete interior renovation of an existing duplex apartment in the heart of Cadogan Gardens Estate in Chelsea.
The interior space on both floors was reconfigured and refurbished to suit the lifestyle and style of a young family.
What was before a gloomy succession of dark and unappealing rooms is now an elegant, bright and sophisticated living space.
An existing dated and bulky staircase has been transformed into an unique feature that not only relates to the minimal and elegant style that is echoed throughout the whole house but allows light to flood into the lower floor.
A new powder room with its unique style has been introduced to revamp the living area on the lower ground floor .
Completed in 2015, this early Arts and Crafts detached house was fully transformed to suit a young family looking for open and bright spaces with a better connection to the rear garden.
The existing layout was reconfigured to bring services areas to the middle of the plan allowing living areas to open fully towards the back and a rear extension created to provide the extra space required.
The new extension expands across the width of the original house and works with the solar gain issues of this south facing location with a design of horizontal floating fins to provide extra shade. These became the timber roof structure, which is continued from inside to outside.
A new timber staircase picks up of the ‘fin’ aesthetic of the ground floor, whilst also having a connection with the Arts and Crafts detailing of the original house. Some original features have been maintained and restored - such as a fantastic fireplace, entrance alcove with Art Nouveau joinery.
Work developed while working at Paul Archer Design
Photo by Will Pryce
Photo by Will Pryce
Photo by Will Pryce
Photo by Will Pryce
Photo by Will Pryce
Photo by Will Pryce
Located in the heart of Islington this two-storey house was entirely refurbished to provide stylish contemporary living spaces whilst retaining the character and integrity of the original property. The unusual layout of having living spaces on the first floor and bedroom on the GF was kept to allow futility of space. The rear external volumes and similar size openings were kept to mimic the surrounding neighbouring properties and respect the aesthetic in the area. The approach to rationalising and de-clutter the spaces on all floors in a scheme characterised by clean lines, a restrained palette of materials and colours, and ample in-built storage to maintain a minimalist aesthetic whilst accommodating family life.
Work developed whilst at Paul Archer Design
The project consists of a 4 storey Victorian house in Chelsea that has been totally refurbished and re-configured to create an exciting and refreshing different home.
Main goals on this project : to expand and bring in more light into the house .
A small and damped basement has been extended and reconfigured to add a fourth bedroom/ gym area with a private toilet, a luxurious guest toilet and a wine store. To bring in natural light to all rooms an external patio was created in the middle of the scheme. The ground floor has been completely stripped wide and open to comply with modern family living needs and directed towards improving a better relation between the living area and the garden. Two glass bridges were incorporated above the external patio below to allow for this fluidity of space and still provide light underneath. The rear elevation has been kept rather conservative to keep the same dimensions and aesthetic needs required by planning.
Work developed whilst at Paul Archer Design
