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Queen’s Park House: A Modern Take on Victorian Elegance

A modern kitchen with sleek black and wood cabinetry, concrete floors, and an arched entryway.

The Queen’s Park House in London, a masterful creation by RISE Design Studio in 2022, reimagines Victorian elegance through contemporary design. This unique house seamlessly integrates a glass extension with the original structure, offering a space that is both chic and practical, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The design blurs the lines between past and present, marrying traditional charm with modern sophistication in a bustling urban setting.

A Mended House: Eco-Friendly Renovation Without Steel

Contemporary house with a brick facade and backyard garden at dusk.

Discover how A Mended House in London, UK, was transformed from uninhabitable to a stunning family home by Mike Tuck Studio. Designed in 2023, this house renovation project stands out for its environmental consciousness, using reclaimed materials and avoiding structural steel, creating a bright, open-plan living space rich in natural light and minimal environmental impact.

Corrugated House: Transforming London’s Victorian Town-House

Modern kitchen with island, teal cabinets, and skylight.

Discover the Corrugated House in Leyton, London, a stunning creation by Mike Tuck Studio. This four-bedroom Victorian terrace underwent extensive remodeling to meet the needs of a modern family, featuring a spacious kitchen/dining area, bespoke interior design, innovative materials, and a garden transformation.

Set in the UK in 2021, this house is an architectural testament to blending tradition with contemporary flair.

Terzetto: A Modern Garden Flat Transformation in London

Modern home extension with glass walls and textured columns.

Discover Terzetto, a contemporary apartment in London, designed by ConForm Architects in 2023. This sophisticated Hampstead garden flat marries modern design with natural elements, creating a space that’s both refined and texturally rich.

Embracing the property’s connection to its large rear garden and utilizing innovative light strategies, ConForm Architects have crafted a living experience that’s visually stunning and harmoniously integrated with its surroundings.

Tree House: A Brick Beauty in London’s Ealing

Modern house with brick facade and large windows next to traditional homes.

Step into the Ealing marvel, a two-bedroom home in London, UK, ingeniously crafted by Fletcher Crane Architects. Embracing a unique brick design, this 2021 project, named Tree House, transforms a former garage site into a striking blend of grey brick, black timber, and sleek metalwork. The interior echoes this raw elegance with ash joinery and terrazzo tiles, ensuring a seamless flow of design from the outside in.

Perfect for those who admire architectural ingenuity and the play of natural light within urban confines.

Putney Pantry House: Victorian Elegance Meets Modern Design

Modern kitchen with pink cabinets, large island, and glass wall overlooking a courtyard.

Explore the transformation of Putney Pantry House, a Victorian terrace in London, masterfully redesigned in 2023 by Rider Stirland Architects. Once a dim and outdated property, it now stands as a beacon of flexible family living, blending traditional Victorian charm with modern flair.

The heart of this home is its open-plan kitchen and dining area, seamlessly connected to a lush courtyard garden. This architectural marvel not only respects the original structure’s integrity but also introduces contemporary elements like a glass roof and bespoke joinery, making it a perfect blend of old and new.

Highgate House: Emil Eve’s Modern Twist on London Terrace

Modern kitchen with island, open shelving, and staircase.

Highgate House, a five-storey Edwardian terraced house in London’s leafy Highgate Conservation Area, emerges as a masterpiece of modern design by Emil Eve Architects. Ingeniously transformed in 2022, this home now features a double height atrium and a geometric brick extension, blending family-friendly spaces with striking architectural surprises. Emil Eve’s expertise in terraced housing restoration shines through in this warm, open-plan sanctuary, offering a perfect blend of traditional charm and contemporary elegance.

Chelsea Brut: The Modernist Rebirth of a Brutalist Townhouse

Chelsea Brut: The Modernist Rebirth of a Brutalist Townhouse

Discover “Chelsea Brut” in London, a breathtaking revival of a brutalist townhouse by Pricegore. This modernist gem, nestled in the historic Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, seamlessly blends its Victorian roots with contemporary family living. Pricegore‘s ingenious use of space, complemented by raw materials and lush gardens, redefines the townhouse while enhancing its thermal efficiency and energy sustainability.

With a nod to mid-century Brazilian architecture, Chelsea Brut stands as a testament to the timeless appeal of thoughtfully conserved modernist design.