Stoke Newington House
East London / UK
Stoke Newington House
East London / UK
A combination of natural materials and generous day-lighting transform the rear of a Victorian terraced house to provide a warm, open social space designed perfectly for vibrant modern family life and enjoyable gatherings with family and friends.
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Size
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Client
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Private Home
150 sqm
Confidential
Private
Gautier Houba
"We requested something modern and more creative than the standard side returns you see in the area. The designs were fantastic - a raised window with seat, oak beams, polished concrete and exposed brick"
- Client
Material Works were commissioned to design a a small addition to this victorian terraced house in Stoke Newington, London.
With a limited budget and limited space for building in, the challenge was to transform the existing dark and cramped kitchen space into a bright and open space that would cater to the needs of a growing family.
To achieve this an extensive roof light was installed above the new addition and the rear wall opened up with large sliding doors above a new window seat.
A careful coordination of the restricted space allowed for the inclusion of a kitchen island while still leaving space for a dining table. The robust polished concrete floor was offset by the use of natural oak joists to support the roof-light and form the window seat, creating an aesthetic that was at once both contemporary, practical and welcoming.