Stockwell Road
Location
Brixton, South West London (SW2)
Project
Stockwell Road, SW2
Status
Completed
Type
Grade II listed townhouse renovation
Services
Double-height glass-box rear extension, heritage coordination and internal reconfiguration
This residential renovation in SW2 transformed a Grade II listed property into a more contemporary, open and light-filled family home, while carefully preserving the character and architectural integrity of the original building. The brief focused on creating greater usable space and improving the connection between the interior and garden, without compromising the historic fabric and period features of the property.
A contemporary double-height rear extension was introduced as a lightweight intervention against the original structure, creating a striking contrast between the existing and new elements.
Large-format glazing floods the new living spaces with natural light and establishes a stronger visual connection with the garden, while the increased volume creates a sense of openness and generosity within the previously constrained footprint.
Internally, the existing structure and period details were carefully retained and restored.
These historic elements were complemented by a restrained palette of contemporary finishes, bespoke joinery and considered lighting, creating a cohesive relationship between old and new.
The result is a carefully balanced family home that celebrates the character of the original listed building and also introduces a more modern way of living, whilst most importantly, remaining sympathetic to the building's heritage.
Photography — Michael Franke