This tall, thin Pimlico townhouse was split across five stories with a dingy neglected courtyard garden to the rear. Our clients hired us to design a whole-house renovation and kitchen extension. Neighbouring houses had been denied planning permission for similar works, so we had our work cut out to ensure that our kitchen extension design would get planning consent. To start with, we conducted an extensive daylight analysis to prove that the new addition to the property would have no adverse effect on neighbours. We also drew up a 3D computer model to demonstrate that the frameless glass extension wouldn’t overpower the original building. To increase the sense of unity throughout the house, a key feature of our design was to incorporate integral rooflights across three of the stories, so that from the second floor terrace it was possible to look all the way down into the kitchen through aligning rooflights. This also ensured that the basement kitchen wouldn’t feel cramped or closed in by introducing more natural light.

Modern Stairs

Bruce Johnson & Associates Interior Design

North Bondi

CplusC Architects + Builders

Murray Fredericks

All In The Family

Heather Garrett Design

John Bessler

Bridgehampton Family Beach House

HOBBS INC

Jefferson St.

Melton Design Build

The stairway leads to the second level and the basement. The railing continues the contemporary design of hte house and the wood floring used on the steps is the same throughout the house. Studio Q Photography

Transitional Elegance Staircase

John McClain Design

Custom iron stair rail in a geometric pattern is showcased against custom white floor to ceiling wainscoting along the stairwell. A custom brass table greets you as you enter. Photo: Stephen Allen