Suffering from both historic bomb damage and tree-root subsidence, the original dilapidated building called for a bold structural intervention. Our proposal was to insert an X-shaped reinforced concrete structure into the heart of the house, to hold up the rear wall and form the back-bone of the new extension. Stepped openings and split levels mediate between the original house and the garden, forming a series of surprising and generous living spaces, held together by the expressed cruciform structure.
Externally thick brick wall construction is combined with concrete beams, reinforcing the monolithic language of the structural. The design combines a sensitive approach to adjacent buildings within the Conservation Area, at the same time creating a distinct and contemporary addition.
The project was completed at the end 2023 and we hope to publicise photographs of the finished project in autumn 2024.
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