Dollis Hill Avenue

Dollis Hill, London, UK

New build residential rear extension and full house refurbishment in north-west London

Works involved the construction of a new single storey rear extension, including the full refurbishment of the existing property. A split level plan was introduced on the ground floor to connect the house to the lowered rear garden.

Large full-height sliding doors open out onto a south facing terrace with easy access to the garden beyond. The external terrace, acting as a plinth, helps to ground the new extension into the slope.

Internally, full height oak joinery is proposed throughout. A large utility room and a storage area are concealed behind this deep wall of timber. The insertion of deep seating in the joinery offers a comfortable, sheltered enclosure - a perfect place to read and relax. The lightly washed oak joinery elements along with natural stone worktops and mortar washed brickwork, offer a warm, muted interior palette, reflecting our clients request for a calm and relaxing everyday space.

Photography: Ståle Eriksen