The Storey
Contemporary Extension to a Locally Listed Riverside Home | South West London • South West London, River Thames
Handcrafted red brick and slender Crittall-style steel glazing give the extension its distinctive architectural character, while expansive openings frame views across the garden towards the River Thames. The carefully considered addition creates a seamless connection between the home and its riverside setting, bringing natural light, landscape and contemporary family living together.
Project Specifications
- area: Listed Converted Stable
- style: Crittall Glazing & Red Brick
- year: 8 Months Build
- stage: Completed (Conservation Area)
Key Architectural Highlights
- Contemporary single-storey rear extension and comprehensive renovation
- Sensitive design for a locally listed converted stable in a Conservation Area
- Discreetly positioned behind the existing boundary wall to preserve the streetscape
- Handcrafted red brickwork and bespoke Crittall-style steel glazing
- Gallery hallway with arched openings connecting original building and contemporary addition
- Oversized symmetrical garden doors framing panoramic views of the Thames
- Bespoke frameless corner window forming a tranquil garden study
- Hidden high-level roof glazing and linear skylights drawing light deep into interiors
- Social open-plan kitchen and dining space with bespoke navy island and brass detailing
- Bespoke library within the former kitchen and colourful children's playroom
- Internal glazed screen linking home gym and study with borrowed garden light
- Seamless indoor-outdoor living overlooking mature weeping willows and the River Thames