Designed in 1860 by C.J. Richardson, a pupil of Soane, Lower Lodge sits at the junction of four roads in a rural setting in Kent. It was published in Richardson’s 1871 book ‘The Englishman’s House’.

The Planning justification demonstrated that the proximity of the Lodge to the road, within a steep landscape, created a substantial blind spot to the rear. The resultant views of the extension are narrow glimpses, always subsidiary to the main building; the garden views from the rear are largely private. It was also reasoned that an architectural folly demanded an architectural response; while respectful to the listed building the extension provides a robust interpretation to breathe new life into the dwelling.  

Utilising a 1960s extension as hinge point and entrance, the brickwork has been peeled back to expose the original curved stairwell. A single storey kitchen steps away from the main building and reorientates the house towards the garden and views over the Weald, the complicated geometry generated by the forms off which it springs. The main two storey accommodation block mirrors the footprint of the lodge and is positioned some distance away to provide a contemporary counterpoint and distinctive roof form responding to a building designed to be seen from all angles.

A large detached house with an extensive garden and stunning views over the Weald. The building suffered the result of numerous small alterations that had left the principle living areas and kitchen all facing to the side or front driveway, leaving little feel for the glorious surroundings.

The project involved re-organising the layout of the ground floor, converting the old stable block to become a dining room looking on to distant views. The new extension linking the stable block to the main house contains large glazed doors to open the space fully to the garden.

A house for an artist, this project involved the redesign for the rear of the house to expand full width and incorporate an artists studio into the garden.

Much time was spent with the client exploring the light, colour and texture choices with the goal always firmly on the calm, positive atmosphere one encounters on entering the space - a room that reflects the energy of the client and serves as kitchen, library and living room.

The studio is held in place by the landscaped courtyard. Internally it is clad in birch ply that softens the glare while also allowing picture hanging wherever needed.

A full refurbishment for a family house in Archway. Following much discussion on the optmum ways of living, we moved the kitchen through to the centre of the house. This naturally created a dining room to the front and allowed the largest room at the rear to become the living space facing onto the garden that has been excavated to the rear.

The loft room is designed as both spare room and dedicated office space.

This project in north London involved a tired 1970’s bungalow on a deep plot but with a courtyard in the centre and decent light. There was excessive driveway space to the front so we expanded forwards adding 2 bedrooms and clearing the space at the rear to form a large high living room and kitchen facing onto the garden.

The pantry is contained in a free standing box screening views between the kitchen and living areas, this has been clad in timber from the old roof joists.

There was a planning requirement to match the form of the twinned bungalow next door so we updated the elevations with timber and brick and an overhanging roof forming the entrance porch area.

Following 25 years living in this 5 storey house in North London the clients wished to refresh the house throughout.

The design rebuilt the kitchen with a higher ceiling and opened views to the garden previously unavailable. It added a loft workspace and remodeled a number of bathrooms.

In association with Madoc Architecture.

A current project set in an idyllic 16 acre rural site in Kent. The scheme proposes 2 houses to replace some static caravans that have occupied the site for 40 years.

The principle house replaces a dilapidated barn at the centre of the site with longs views over the surrounding landscape. The house is raised to address the flood risk and takes the venacular form of the original barn and local rural architecture.

The house has recently been completed and wider landscaping awaiting completion before final photographs are taken.

The scheme infills the redundant space to the terraced house side return adding width that allows the ground floor circulation of this small house to flow successfully.

The house is bordered by a larger old block of flats and advantage was taken to expose the patinated brick walls; combined with a rough sawn oak ceiling the kitchen retains a feeling of warmth and texture.

The project also added a loft room at roof level, restored the orginal part of the dwelling and re-landscaped the garden.

The phased design for an eight storey windmill to add a living room, a detached triple garage and a swimming pool. The site is prominent and the modern addition enjoys sweeping views over the surrounding landscape, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

A selection of past projects.