Rees Architects designed the extension and internal alterations to this Victorian terrace house in Walthamstow, London - including planning, building regulations, interior design and kitchen design for the build.  

For the external architectural design, the existing wrap around extension/conservatory was removed and replaced with a complete side and rear extension.

The extension’s timber cladding was painted with a black stain and UV protection to allow for the natural tones and grain of the timber to come through, but provided a hard wearing matte finish.

The key to a clean minimal design is keeping all structural elements hidden, so special attention was given to hiding window frames as well as rainwater pipes and guttering within the structure. 

The internal alterations and redesign make better use of the space and improve flow. The ground floor layout was re-configured so that upon entry, there is a direct view of the garden from the entrance hall. This line of vision is also at play from the living room where the garden framed by the picture window seat is in view.

The interconnection between the front and rear without being completely open makes for a happy medium; there are small intimate spaces, but other activity across the ground floor is never cut off. This innate sense of flow was foundational for the rest of the design.