Queen’s Park House
This project involves a substantial house extension and comprehensive refurbishment of a period property located in Queen’s Park, West London (NW6). The home sits within a uniform streetscape of continuous late-Victorian red-brick terraces and semi-detached houses.
To meet the client’s brief of significantly increasing the home’s footprint while maximising views of the large rear garden, the property was extended to the rear and upward with a loft conversion. To facilitate the large extensions, the rear elevation and roof were demolished. The interior was then stripped back to its shell condition, allowing our architects to completely reimagine the spatial layout.
To meet the client’s brief of significantly increasing the home’s footprint while maximising views of the large rear garden, the property was extended to the rear and upward with a loft conversion. To facilitate the large extensions, the rear elevation and roof were demolished. The interior was then stripped back to its shell condition, allowing our architects to completely reimagine the spatial layout.
Double-Storey Rear Extension
The key addition at the rear is a contemporary double-storey rear extension. Here, the exterior is clad in pre-weathered larch and charred timber, using the traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique.moreThis dark, textured facade creates a striking contrast against the traditional red brick of the original house. A large stone terrace seamlessly connects the new indoor living spaces to the newly landscaped garden.
Open Plan Interiors
Internally, the new open-plan ground floor accommodates a kitchen, library, living room and dining room. These areas are subtly zoned using bespoke joinery and deliberate changes in floor finishes, creating distinct atmospheres within a unified space.A full-height, custom oak sliding door provides the flexibility to separate this expansive new area from the traditional front reception rooms of the house.
Loft Conversion
By rebuilding the roof, the sizeable loft allowed for the creation of two additional storeys. This multi-level loft conversion houses new ensuite bedrooms, a dedicated games room, and a secluded play space at the highest level.Large, frameless glass dormer windows in the guest bedrooms provide uninterrupted views over the garden and the rooftops of West London. A luxurious new master suite runs the entire length of the property, top lit with a series of roof lights.
Sustainable Architecture
The house now has a much improved thermal performance and level of airtightness. The significant rebuilding of the external walls allowed for the installation of highly insulated cavity walls, while internal insulation was applied to all remaining original solid masonry.To complete the sustainable upgrade, all windows were replaced with high-performance double glazing, carefully specified to match the property’s existing traditional profiles.
Contact us if you are planning a house extension or loft conversion in West London. Our experienced architects specialise in transforming period properties into sustainable, contemporary homes.
Project Architect:
Gerard Rainey, Ben Ridley
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Archello
Structural Engineer:
Alan Baxter
Garden Design:
Joanne Bernstein
Location:
Queen’s Park NW6
