Gladsmuir Road

Project: Alterations and extensions to Victorian terrace
Location: Whitehall conservation area, Islington, London
Year: 2014 - 2017

Minimising the impact of a North sloping garden

Refurbishing and extending this 3-storey terrace, we were asked to improve daylight and the connection to the north facing garden that slopes up from the house.

The scheme for the ground floor wraparound extends into the slope with a new zinc and glass extension. A large glass roof and big sliding windows, which level with a rock and fern garden, bring the outdoors in, minimising the impact of the garden’s slope.

“Ciarcelluti Mathers Architecture came up with a scheme that dealt with neighbourhoods’ concerns and received planning permission with ease. Greg and Daniela resolved a complex spatial puzzle very effectively. The design connected the front and rear rooms while added a new WC and utility space. They managed to extend into a sloping garden and provide level access, a sun-filled patio, and a garden bed that is flush with our large kitchen window. The design considered practicality and spatiality in detail so that the floors were flat throughout the house. As a client, these are the sorts of things that you would not think about looking at a drawing but make a big difference living in the space. The house is much more comfortable now, it is open plan, and the rooms connect nicely. The new openings make it more of a family space. We have a nice fireplace that we now use in the winter. The house has metamorphosised into a much more enjoyable place. Every time I enter, it is a pleasure for the eye to see how everything comes together. It really could not be better. It's perfection. We think it is inspired architecture. And it's not just us. People come here and say "wow"!".

François and Kirstin

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