Article source: MW Architects

This is a dramatic transformation of a small, semi-detached Victorian house. Despite being arranged over three floors, it was so shallow in depth that the proportions were cottage like.

We dropped the floor at lower ground level, and excavated a substantial portion of the garden to make space for a two-storey extension made predominantly in glass. The existing rear wall was flattened off and rebuilt in traditional London stock brick, in contrast with the contemporary glazing.

Image Courtesy © French + Tye

• Architects: MW Architects
• Project: Clapham House
• Location: Clapham, London
• Photography: French + Tye
• Lead Architects: Matthew Wood & Melissa Robinson
• Gross Built Area (square meters or square foot): 175sqm
• Completion Year: 2015
• Other participants: (eg. collaborators, clients, consultants, etc): Richard Tant Associates (structural engineer), KJV contractors,
• List of materials and brands:
  • 1. Raynaers CP 130 Lift and Slide In line Doors – RAL 7016
  • 2. Mandarin Stone – Classic Nero Riven Slate Tiles
  • 3. BTC Original Lights – Hector Medium wall lights and Drop One Large Pendants

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