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
The Church of Light Extension
Extending Light, Community and Connection
Location : Waterloo, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2013
Stage: Concept design
Youngin Architects contributed to the concept design for the extension of the Grade II listed former Regal Cinema, home to the Church of Light in Southwark. The revised proposal focused on improving the internal arrangement, strengthening connections between spaces and identifying cost-saving opportunities. A central four-storey atrium forms the social and organisational heart of the extension, bringing natural light deep into the building while connecting function rooms, circulation spaces and the roof garden. Flexible rooms accommodate worship, meetings, teaching and community activities, allowing the building to respond to changing needs. Corridors and shared spaces are designed as places for informal interaction rather than simply circulation. Improved daylight, visual connections and access to the roof garden support staff and community wellbeing. Light becomes both a physical and symbolic architectural element, strengthening the church’s identity and creating a more welcoming relationship with the wider community.
Description
Youngin Architects was involved in the concept design for the proposed extension to the Church of Light in the London Borough of Southwark.
The church occupies the Grade II listed former Regal Cinema, built in 1936. An earlier plan-ning and listed building application by Avery Associates Architects established proposals for extensions to the front, rear and north sides of the existing church. Youngin Architects was subsequently appointed by Extension Architecture to revisit the planning design, with a par-ticular focus on improving the internal arrangement, strengthening the relationship between spaces and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
At the heart of the revised design is the ambition to create a church that is welcoming not on-ly to its congregation but also to the wider community.
Church Identity and Community
The new front extension is conceived as a welcoming face for the church, creating a stronger sense of openness and community. The design explores how the church can extend its Chris-tian message beyond its existing congregation and into the surrounding neighbourhood.
Light becomes an important architectural expression of this idea — extending the message of the church from the House into the community through Light.
The new extension is therefore designed not simply as additional accommodation, but as an opportunity to establish a more open and accessible relationship between the church and its wider community.
The Atrium as a Community Hub
A central atrium forms the organisational and social heart of the extension.
Extending vertically through all four floors towards the roof garden, the atrium brings natural light deep into the building while visually connecting the different levels of the church.
Around this central space, corridors and staircases extend horizontally to connect the various functions and activity rooms. Rather than functioning simply as circulation, these spaces be-come places where church staff, congregation members and visitors can meet, pause and in-teract.
The atrium therefore acts as a community hub — creating opportunities for informal encoun-ters, exchange and social interaction throughout the building.
The vertical connection from the atrium to the roof garden further strengthens the relationship between the interior and the outdoors, providing a shared amenity and a place for reflection and gathering.
Flexible Spaces for a Changing Community
The extension is designed around a series of flexible function rooms that can adapt to differ-ent activities and patterns of use.
Rather than assigning each room to a single purpose, the spaces can accommodate meetings, community programmes, teaching, worship and other church activities. This flexibility allows the building to respond to the changing needs of the congregation and the wider community over time.
The arrangement of the rooms around the central atrium also allows different activities to re-main connected while maintaining appropriate separation when required.
Wellbeing and Everyday Life
The wellbeing of church staff is another important consideration within the design.
Improved access to daylight, visual connections between floors and the presence of the cen-tral atrium create a brighter and more connected working environment. Shared spaces provide opportunities for staff to meet and interact, while quieter areas allow individuals to retreat and work away from the busier communal spaces.
The roof garden provides an additional place to step outside, offering access to fresh air, planting and natural light within the dense urban setting of Southwark.
Light as Architecture
The concept of light runs throughout the project — physically, socially and symbolically.
Natural light enters through the central atrium and is distributed through the building, con-necting the different levels and creating changing atmospheres throughout the day. The verti-cal movement of light reinforces the atrium as the central organising element of the extension.
Working alongside the character of the existing Grade II listed former cinema, the proposal seeks to create a contemporary addition that is welcoming, adaptable and connected to its community.
The Church of Light Extension is ultimately conceived as a building where light, space and community come together — extending the identity of the church beyond its walls and creating a place for worship, work, gathering and interaction.