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Contemporary development of a stunning three-story Victorian house by Glen Thomas Architecture

Contemporary development of a stunning three-story Victorian house by Glen Thomas Architecture Architects: Glen Thomas Architecture Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Year: 2017 Area: 3.659 ft²/ 340 m² Photo courtesy: Richard Wood Description: "Glen Thomas Architecture's latest project, 'The Glasshouse', is a radically contemporary development of a stunning three-story Victorian...

Tranquil domestic space amidst the bustle of central London by Inside Out Architecture

Tranquil domestic space amidst the bustle of central London by Inside Out Architecture Architects: Inside Out Architecture Location: Clerkenwell, London, United Kingdom Year: 2013 Area: 2.583 ft²/ 239 m² Photo courtesy: Jim Stephenson Description: "InsideOut have refurbished this 2,583-square- foot apartment in Clerkenwell, central London. The design focused on...

The Black House – a contemporary response to the region of Kent

The Black House - a contemporary response to the region of Kent Architects: AR Design Studio Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom Year: 2017 Area: 4.305 ft²/ 400 m² Photo courtesy: Martin Gardner Description: "Black House is a private new build house in Kent, completed in the summer of 2017 by...

Modern alteration to a Victorian-era, Italianate-style terrace house in London

Modern alteration to a Victorian-era, Italianate-style terrace house in London Architects: William Tozer Associates Location: England, United Kingdom Year: 2015 Photo courtesy: William Tozer Associates Description: "The project is a modern alteration to a Victorian-era, Italianate-style terrace house in London, the delicateness of which sits in distinct contrast...

Renovation that keeps in touch with the roots of the original building by Jailmake Ltd

Renovation that keeps in touch with the roots of the original building by Jailmake Ltd Architects: Jailmake Ltd Location: London, United Kingdom Year: 2017 Photo courtesy: Jailmake Ltd Description: "When taking on this poorly planned out and ill functioning mid-terrace house, the solution was to turn the whole...

Refurbishment and extension of an 18th century Dartmoor farmstead to provide a large, contemporary family home

Refurbishment and extension of an 18th century Dartmoor farmstead to provide a large, contemporary family home Architects: van Ellen + Sheryn Location: Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom Year: 2013 Area: 4.305 ft²/ 400 m² Photo courtesy: Richard Downer Photography Description: "The clients brief was to refurbish and extend an...

A house of originality and delight with a configuration which allows interconnected volumes rather than rooms

A house of originality and delight with a configuration which allows interconnected volumes rather than rooms Architects: Mole Architects Location: United Kingdom Year: 2016 Area: 2.378 ft²/ 221 m² Photo courtesy: Rory Gardiner Description: "The Houseboat is a new house designed for developer Solidspace, located on a site overlooking...

The reconfiguration of a detached house using a modernist detailing

The reconfiguration of a detached house using a modernist detailing Architects: Guard Tillman Pollock Architects Location: London, United Kingdom Year: 2012 Photo courtesy: Guard Tillman Pollock Architects Description: "Holm House is a new three storey Modernist house built on a landlocked site in Highgate, North London, overlooking ancient...

Enchanting family apartment where sharpness is softened through the choice of materials

Enchanting family apartment where sharpness is softened through the choice of materials Architects: MWAI Location: United Kingdom Year: 2017 Photo courtesy: MWAI Description: "Refurbishment of a split level top floor apartment in a Victorian terrace in central London. At the heart of the project is the beautifully crafted...

Home presenting a selection of framed views of the interior and exterior

Home presenting a selection of framed views of the interior and exterior Architects: Fraher Architects Ltd Location: London, United Kingdom Year: 2016 Photo courtesy: Fraher Architects Ltd Description: "The brief was to maximise the space internally, whilst providing a loft and rear extension to increase the footprint of...

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