Swathes of Cedar
Residential, London
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As in most Victorian semis, the key was to reorganise the ground floor, particularly the rear which was made of small utility rooms, with a difficult relationship to the garden.
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For this purpose, the original rear addition was extended by two volumes one to the rear and one to the side creating both an open plan kitchen / dining as well as a cosy snug. This room is almost entirely glazed along its length, bringing maximum daylight and establishing a connection with the garden. The front and middle rooms are connected to the new open kitchen yet retain their traditional scale.
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The open plan kitchen / dining uses a simple material palette: red cedar timber exposed structure and furniture to match, poished concrete floor.
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Structural engineer: Foster Structures
Contractor: Patriot DB Services
Building Control: Dagenham & Redbridge