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Stepped Loft: A Modern Twist on Victorian London

Stepped Loft: A Modern Twist on Victorian London

Step into the Stepped Loft, an ingeniously extended Victorian terraced house in southeast London, brought to life by Andre Kong Studio in 2022. This loft transformation caters to the evolving needs of a growing family and the shift to permanent remote work.

The design smartly echoes the house’s original L-shape, featuring a series of stepped brick volumes that house new bedrooms, a study, and a bathroom.

Origami House: Loader Monteith’s Modern Touch to Stirlingshire Cottage

Origami House: Loader Monteith’s Modern Touch to Stirlingshire Cottage

In the heart of the Buchlyvie Conservation Area in Stirlingshire, UK, Origami House unveils a modern extension that breathes life into an older family cottage. Designed by Loader Monteith in 2021, this project masterfully marries traditional architecture with a burst of contemporary flair.

With an emphasis on natural light and open spaces, the extension blends seamless functionality with aesthetic beauty, offering the family a renewed connection to their verdant garden.

The Maker’s House: Loader Monteith’s Victorian Revival in Glasgow

The Maker’s House: Loader Monteith’s Victorian Revival in Glasgow

In Glasgow’s Lenzie Conservation Area, Loader Monteith has masterfully transformed a Victorian merchant’s house. Named The Maker’s House, this traditional-style property boasts a modern black timber-clad extension, complete with a dedicated pottery studio. Blending the old with the new, the house showcases an artful balance between Victorian charm and modern living, all while prioritizing sustainability and the future needs of its inhabitants.

The Cook’s House: Loader Monteith’s Victorian Revamp in Glasgow

The Cook’s House: Loader Monteith’s Victorian Revamp in Glasgow

In the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, Loader Monteith has masterfully redesigned a Victorian terrace house, aptly named The Cook’s House.

Tailored for a young family, this 2021 project shines with its bright communal kitchen and living spaces. Embracing sustainability and innovative solutions, the design ensures a harmonious blend between the indoors and the vast rear garden, offering both functionality and comfort.

McDowall Road: A Contemporary Extension in Historic Camberwell

McDowall Road: A Contemporary Extension in Historic Camberwell

In Camberwell, London — a district renowned for its rich Victorian heritage — McDowall Road boasts a harmonious blend of the old and new. Designed by Rider Stirland Architects in 2021, this contemporary extension breathes life into its Victorian interiors by seamlessly merging high-ceilinged rooms with a luminous and modern kitchen.

The interplay between polished concrete floors and traditional herringbone parquet, coupled with the brilliant influx of sunlight through its glazed roof, paints a tableau of nostalgic elegance dancing with cutting-edge design.

House in Hampstead: A 1926 Detached Home’s Modern Transformation

House in Hampstead: A 1926 Detached Home’s Modern Transformation

In the heart of London’s esteemed Hampstead, Mark Zudini masterfully revitalized the House in Hampstead, an extension to a historic detached house built in 1926.

With the prime objective of crafting a timeless ambiance, Zudini seamlessly blended the home’s rich history with modern design elements, resulting in spaces both warm and grand—perfect for gatherings large and small.

Butterfly House: Blending Minimalism and Function

Butterfly House: Blending Minimalism and Function

In the heart of Esher, Surrey—famed for its serene English landscapes — Oliver Leech Architects bring to life the Butterfly House. A testament to minimalist design, this single-story marvel champions multigenerational living. Perfectly adapting to the compactness of its location, this home, redesigned in 2023, reimagines accessibility and offers a fresh lens to future-proofed design.

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