This project involves the rebuild of an existing loft extension to a first floor flat in a Victorian terrace house in Walthamstow, London. The constraints of the site were embraced by the new design and what were once hard to utilise spaces have been incorporated into the new loft layout.

The exterior full width roof dormer which is clad with charred larch, allows extra head room to be added to the loft. This dark finish contrasts with the original building and it's surroundings but also respects them by providing a complementary backdrop.

Internally, the rooms are lined with birch plywood which gives a warmth and calmness to the spaces. Further interest in the spaces come from the faceted wall and ceiling planes which work with the existing geometry of the the original loft space. The plywood is also used to form built-in furniture including storage, desks and a window seat. The end grain can be seen on the staircase banister, architraves, door and window frames.

The charred larch external cladding is returned into the reveals of the windows and can be seen internally, this adds contrast and is further complimented by the black frames of the windows and the black light fittings, electrical face plates and door handles.