Location : Hackney, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2019-2020
Area : 150 sq.m
stage : Under construction
Project description
Elmbank House
Rear Extension
Elmbank House
Rear Extension
Elmbank House
Rear Extension
Elmbank House
Rear Extension
The property is a Victorian mid-terraced, two storey, 3 bed room house, Built in rick work which form an 'M’ type butterfly roof .
The property consists of an L shaped footprint with along two storey projected rear building. The house is very narrow and internal walls block the flow of move and light and there was limited access to the garden.
The owner wishes to improve the property by erecting a roof extension at second floor level in the shape of a mansard and to have a side return in the form of ‘lean-to-roof’ at ground level along the rear projected wing.
A large open plan living space was created by opening up the front and rear reception rooms with new side infill space, providing ample living and family gathering space for our client’s young child and unborn baby.
A fully glazed skylight to the side extension allows for increased light levels and improved connections between the spaces linking the front of the house to the rear garden with side bench seating area along the new frank wall.
To rear facade, A large glass pivoting window enables people can seat from in and out of the house enjoying reading and dinning.
A calm material palette of reclaimed bricks and oak flooring gives a sense of warmth and texture to the home.
The rich detailing gives a tactile scale to the new domestic spaces.
Rushmore house-2
Loft extension, rear side infill and internal refurbishment
Location : Hackney, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2019-2020
Area : 150 sq.m
stage : Under construction
Rushmore house-2
Loft extension, rear side infill and internal refurbishment
Location : Hackney, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2019-2020
Area : 150 sq.m
stage : Under construction
Rushmore house-2
Loft extension, rear side infill and internal refurbishment
Location : Hackney, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2019-2020
Area : 150 sq.m
stage : Under construction
Project description
Project description
The property is a Victorian mid-terraced, two storey, 3 bed room house, Built in rick work which form an 'M’ type butterfly roof .
The property consists of an L shaped footprint with along two storey projected rear building. The house is very narrow and internal walls block the flow of move and light and there was limited access to the garden.
The owner wishes to improve the property by erecting a roof extension at second floor level in the shape of a mansard and to have a side return in the form of ‘lean-to-roof’ at ground level along the rear projected wing.
A large open plan living space was created by opening up the front and rear reception rooms with new side infill space, providing ample living and family gathering space for our client’s young child and unborn baby.
A fully glazed skylight to the side extension allows for increased light levels and improved connections between the spaces linking the front of the house to the rear garden with side bench seating area along the new frank wall.
To rear facade, A large glass pivoting window enables people can seat from in and out of the house enjoying reading and dinning.
A calm material palette of reclaimed bricks and oak flooring gives a sense of warmth and texture to the home.
The rich detailing gives a tactile scale to the new domestic spaces.
Project description
The property is a Victorian mid-terraced, two storey, 3 bed room house, Built in rick work which form an 'M’ type butterfly roof .
The property consists of an L shaped footprint with along two storey projected rear building. The house is very narrow and internal walls block the flow of move and light and there was limited access to the garden.
The owner wishes to improve the property by erecting a roof extension at second floor level in the shape of a mansard and to have a side return in the form of ‘lean-to-roof’ at ground level along the rear projected wing.
A large open plan living space was created by opening up the front and rear reception rooms with new side infill space, providing ample living and family gathering space for our client’s young child and unborn baby.
A fully glazed skylight to the side extension allows for increased light levels and improved connections between the spaces linking the front of the house to the rear garden with side bench seating area along the new frank wall.
To rear facade, A large glass pivoting window enables people can seat from in and out of the house enjoying reading and dinning.
A calm material palette of reclaimed bricks and oak flooring gives a sense of warmth and texture to the home.
The rich detailing gives a tactile scale to the new domestic spaces.
The property is a Victorian mid-terraced, two storey, 3 bed room house, Built in rick work which form an 'M’ type butterfly roof .
The property consists of an L shaped footprint with along two storey projected rear building. The house is very narrow and internal walls block the flow of move and light and there was limited access to the garden.
The owner wishes to improve the property by erecting a roof extension at second floor level in the shape of a mansard and to have a side return in the form of ‘lean-to-roof’ at ground level along the rear projected wing.
A large open plan living space was created by opening up the front and rear reception rooms with new side infill space, providing ample living and family gathering space for our client’s young child and unborn baby.
A fully glazed skylight to the side extension allows for increased light levels and improved connections between the spaces linking the front of the house to the rear garden with side bench seating area along the new frank wall.
To rear facade, A large glass pivoting window enables people can seat from in and out of the house enjoying reading and dinning.
A calm material palette of reclaimed bricks and oak flooring gives a sense of warmth and texture to the home.
The rich detailing gives a tactile scale to the new domestic spaces.
The site comprises a two storey semi-detached dwelling located on the east side of Barton Green. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character and appearance consisting mainly of semi-detached dwellings.
The owner sought to improve the property by erecting a single storey side and rear extension and loft conversion within the existing roof shape following the demolition of the existing side extension.
Lammas Road House
New build
Rushmore Road
House Extension
Rushmore Road
House Extension
Location : Richmond, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2017
Area :
stage : Planning stage
Sutton care homes
New build
Location : Sutton, Surrey, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2017
Area :
stage : Planning stage
Site context
Claremont Avenue
Rear Extension
Reclaiming the Backland, High Street North, East Ham, London
Two storey rear extension
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Location : Eastham, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2021-2022
Stage: Planning stage
82–84 High Street North transforms an overlooked backland condition behind East Ham’s vibrant High Street into a connected and landscape-led residential environment. The proposal replaces the existing rear hip roof with a carefully articulated two-storey extension, creating four residential units comprising two three-bedroom homes and two studios.
Rather than forming a single volume, the extension is broken down into smaller elements that respond to the scale and building lines of the surrounding properties. A sequence of courtyards, terraces and planted spaces is woven through the development, bringing daylight and ventilation into the homes while providing separation and privacy.
The existing rear staircase is reimagined as a green arrival sequence, connecting the individual homes through elevated walkways and planted spaces. Timber screening, planting and carefully positioned openings allow generous glazing while controlling overlooking.
A restrained material palette of red ceramic tile, brick, timber, aluminium and planted roofs responds to the surrounding context while establishing a distinct contemporary identity. The project seeks to transform a neglected backland condition into a series of generous, light-filled homes with strong connections to landscape and the outdoors.
Description
Reclaiming the Backland
- Located behind the busy High Street North in East Ham, the existing residential accommodation sits within a dense and largely overlooked backland environment. While the High Street has a vibrant character, the rear of the properties is characterised by exposed services, refuse storage, external stairs and poorly defined access, creating a stark contrast between the public frontage and the residential environment behind it.
- The project seeks to transform this overlooked condition into a series of better-connected and more generous homes.
- The proposal replaces the existing rear hip roof with a carefully arranged two-storey extension, creating four residential units: two three-bedroom homes and two studios. Rather than treating the extension as a single volume, the building is broken down into a series of smaller elements, responding to the different building lines and scale of the neighbouring properties.
- At the centre of the proposal is a sequence of courtyards, terraces and planted spaces. These spaces bring daylight and ventilation into the homes while creating separation between the new accommodation and its neighbours. The courtyards also provide opportunities for planting and help control views between properties.
- The project treats the access route as more than simply a circulation space. The existing rear staircase is transformed into a more legible and welcoming arrival sequence, with an elevated green corridor providing visual guidance and connecting the individual homes. Landscape is introduced progressively through the development, from the lower-level gardens to planted terraces and sedum roofs.
- Privacy is addressed through depth, planting and layers of timber screening, allowing generous areas of glazing without creating direct overlooking between neighbouring homes. The building lines respond to the existing and approved extensions around the site, helping to establish a coherent relationship with the dense surrounding backland.
- The material palette combines red ceramic tile, timber, brick, aluminium and planted roofs. The colours and tones relate to the surrounding buildings while allowing the new architecture to have its own identity. Green roofs and planting soften the hard, enclosed character of the existing backland and introduce a stronger relationship between architecture and landscape.
- The project is therefore less about simply adding floor area and more about changing the quality of an overlooked piece of the city. By introducing light, landscape, privacy and a clearer sequence of spaces, the proposal turns a neglected backland condition into a collection of homes with their own gardens, terraces, courtyards and connections to the outside.
Short website version
Reclaiming the Backland
- 82–84 High Street North transforms an overlooked backland condition behind East Ham's vibrant High Street into a series of light-filled and landscaped homes.
- The proposal replaces the existing rear roof with a carefully articulated two-storey extension, creating two three-bedroom homes and two studios. Courtyards, terraces and planted spaces are woven through the development to bring daylight, ventilation and nature into the homes while maintaining privacy from neighbouring properties.
- The existing rear access is reimagined as a green arrival sequence, connecting the homes through elevated walkways and planted spaces. A restrained palette of brick, ceramic tile, timber and metal responds to the surrounding context while giving the new architecture its own identity.
- The project turns a neglected backland into a connected, generous and liveable residential environment.
- I think “Reclaiming the Backland” is a particularly strong title for this project because it captures the architectural idea rather than simply describing the extension.