The transformation of this one bedroom flat has been carefully and skilfully considered by the architects.

A ground floor wrap around extension creates valuable extra floor area and enables the existing flat layout to be completely transformed. A new open plan living, dining and kitchen space overlooks the rear garden while the existing front reception room has become a large double bedroom. In the middle of the plan is a light well which provides natural light to a double and single bedroom. Behind the single bedroom is a basin vanity/storage area which you pass through to get to a small, but perfectly formed, bathroom, complete with freestanding bath and direct external access.

The scheme has been designed so each living space has a degree of separation, yet they borrow from adjacent areas where needed.  Colour has been used to zone each space while finishes such as cork and microcement tie everything together. Within the open plan living space a yellow kitchen island and retained fireplace help define the cooking and dining areas respectively.

High quality, expensive materials are used strategically to minimise costs while tall ceilings, large format windows and mirrors give the impression of light and space to what would otherwise be considered as confined areas.

A limited budget called for innovative and unconventional construction techniques. Minimal ground works comprising of only three small pad foundations  and a fully insulated timber frame structure provide a thin, thermally-efficient construction, maximising all available space. The finished result is a high quality, yet budget-friendly home.