Hannington Road
Clapham Old Town
indoor and outdoor experiences blend to create an unconventional, but spectacular home.
A generously proportioned entrance gives way to the dining area which links together the front reception room and the kitchen. From here the designers have subverted the typical internal arrangement; whereby the space suddenly expands revealing a dramatic double-height main living space. This adds visual interest, and supports a natural ventilation strategy.
The new extension revitalises the rear façade with the introduction of steel-framed Crittall glazed doors and windows. Panes have been sized to suit the visual order set by the existing Victorian windows. A level change into the sunken terrace and the lightweight timber pergola help to define the outdoor lounge. Designed as a continuation of the social interior spaces, the terrace has worktops provided for food preparation and alfresco dining. Leading from the terrace, a short flight of steps leads to a new garden lawn and a workspace that compliments the main house.
