Dollis Hill Extension & Refurbishment

The owners of this Victorian terrace house wanted more dimension and greenery, with an extension leading into an outdoor space built for longevity.

We wanted to make the most of natural light so we worked with the direction of the sun’s path over the kitchen-dining room. With the garden facing west, we placed a rooflight facing east. Hidden in a recess, it gives the impression that the space is naturally light.

There was a chance to design something a little different in the space leading off the loft staircase. As you approach it from the corridor, it’s a space that offers pause for thought, where light from different levels meet and the double-height invites dreaming. We designed a skylight at the top of the stairs which captures the angles and curvature of the stairwell. Instead of the closed-off solidity of a wall or a regular banister, the lines of the staircase’s feature woodwork allow light and warmth to radiate, drawing the eye to the height and openness of this nook.