Gardnor Road, Hampstead, London NW3
Architecture Residential Greater London, England, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
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1. Entrance door Main entrance. Front Railing: Removing the 1970’s railing and going back to the original style. Handrail: Restored to its formal glory. Paving: Replacing the 1970’s ‘crazy paving’ with 150 year old York stone to match the rest of the street. Front door: Removal of the non-original door and replacing it with a Victorian-style 4-panel door adorned with door knocker, central knob and letter plate. Lighting: We fitted a solid brass Victorian lamp (replica) and period-style light bulb to give a Victorian-look as well as match the street lighting. Windows: UPVc windows are replaced with slimlite double glazing using a special distorted glass to match the original look and charm. This gives the look of single glazing but still functions as double glazing. Decoration: Overall we tidied up the cables, repainted the front courtyard and renovated the window sills. 713 px 950 px 216 KB Print - Low res only |
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2. Rear elevation Rear elevation: We designed a full-width, 3 meter deep rear extension. Roof: Part of the extension roof is a balcony that can be accessed from the master bedroom. We created a wild-flower roof with the remaining roof space which can be viewed from the master bedroom and stairwell window. Materials: Most of our bricks were re-used from the demolition stage and some were reclaimed to match existing. Sliding doors: We used an IQ Glass heated double glazing door, in winter it also functions as a radiators. 1000 px 751 px 451 KB Print - Low res only |
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3. Wildflower roof Wildflower roof: Part of the extension roof is a balcony that can be accessed from the master bedroom. We created a wild-flower roof with the remaining roof space which can be viewed from the master bedroom and stairwell window. 1000 px 750 px 470 KB Print - Low res only |
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4. Master bedroom Master bedroom with view to the balcony and green roof: We carefully dismantled the original 140 year old timber sash window and relocated it to the top of the staircase landing. Instead of replacing it with another sash window, we installed French doors that open into a balcony which faces onto a wild flower roof and looks towards the rear garden below. As we had to work with the existing space, a standard wardrobe wouldn’t fit the room therefore we designed a bespoke wardrobe to fit the room and to answer our clients brief. 1000 px 750 px 173 KB Print - Low res only |
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5. Master bedroom Master bedroom: We carefully dismantled the original 140 year old timber sash window and relocated it to the top of the staircase landing. Instead of replacing it with another sash window, we installed French doors that open into a balcony which faces onto a wild flower roof and looks towards the rear garden below. As we had to work with the existing space, a standard wardrobe wouldn’t fit the room therefore we designed a bespoke wardrobe to fit the room and to answer our clients brief. 750 px 1000 px 210 KB Print - Low res only |
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6. Master bedroom Master bedroom: We carefully dismantled the original 140 year old timber sash window and relocated it to the top of the staircase landing. Instead of replacing it with another sash window, we installed French doors that open into a balcony which faces onto a wild flower roof and looks towards the rear garden below. As we had to work with the existing space, a standard wardrobe wouldn’t fit the room therefore we designed a bespoke wardrobe to fit the room and to answer our clients brief. 750 px 1000 px 201 KB Print - Low res only |
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7. Upper floor hallway Upper floor's hallways: We wanted to bring back the original layout of the house therefore we got rid of the bathroom and created a staircase with a landing in its original place. Also, having a proper staircase rather than a spiral staircase was very important to create easy and comfortable circulation / movement around the house. The sash window that you see above the landing is the original 140 year old timber sash window relocated from the master bedroom. 657 px 875 px 121 KB Print - Low res only |
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8. Staircase Main staircase: Back in 1970’s, the house was divided into flats, the original staircase removed and a kitchen was installed in this space instead. When we deal with period properties, it is very important to be true to the building therefore, we brought back the original layout of the house and (with some research into Victorian floor plans) we designed and built the staircase the way it would have been made 140 years ago. We installed a dado rail to match the period with Oak flooring to bring back the old charm. 563 px 750 px 139 KB Print - Low res only |
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9. Staircase Main staircase: Back in 1970’s, the house was divided into flats, the original staircase removed and a kitchen was installed in this space instead. When we deal with period properties, it is very important to be true to the building therefore, we brought back the original layout of the house and (with some research into Victorian floor plans) we designed and built the staircase the way it would have been made 140 years ago. We installed a dado rail to match the period with Oak flooring to bring back the old charm. 657 px 875 px 148 KB Print - Low res only |
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10. Staircase showing storage 657 px 875 px 149 KB Print - Low res only |
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11. Guest WC Guest WC (located under the staircase): We located the WC under the staircase and exposed the original wall. However, the wall was not in a good condition so we used some of the salvaged original bricks from the demolition and re-installed them on the wall. Small spaces can be boring so in order to spice it up and to make it special, we used an old map of London to complement the exposed brick and timber floors. The downlight has internal gold coating to create special character of warm light for this small space. 657 px 875 px 268 KB Print - Low res only |
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12. Living room Living room: Windows: We removed the UPVc windows and replaced them with hardwood timber sash windows. The glazing was custom made and was distorted so that it will look like the original glass and will complement the house and the street. Fireplace: Unfortunately the original fireplace had been removed by the previous owners. However, with a bit of research and looking at old pictures; we managed to find a replica to match the original fireplace. Timber flooring: The flooring was heavily distressed and purposely damaged and then applied with ‘old English’ stain to bring back the old charm. 1000 px 750 px 195 KB Print - Low res only |
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13. Kitchen Kitchen: We located the kitchen between the living and dining room to bridge between the two areas. The units are high gloss in order to reflect as much light as possible coming in from the rear garden and uplift the internal space. The kitchen worktop is made of type of resin which is actually more durable than marble stone. It resembles the marble stone of the fireplace surround. 785 px 1000 px 106 KB Print - Low res only |
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14. Kitchen Lights on 785 px 1000 px 109 KB Print - Low res only |
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15. Dining room Dining room: The dining room is located within the new extension. The extension was built between two high party walls. The brick clad feature wall was created from the same bricks that were salvaged and re-used from the demolition process. We created a recess (between the ceiling and the wall) along the feature wall and the sliding windows to create feature lighting that bathes the wall in light and conceals the curtain tracks for the windows. The glass of the sliding doors can be heated and used as a radiator during the winter time. 720 px 900 px 289 KB Print - Low res only |
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16. Dining room Dining room: The dining room is located within the new extension. The extension was built between two high party walls. The brick clad feature wall was created from the same bricks that were salvaged and re-used from the demolition process. We created a recess (between the ceiling and the wall) along the feature wall and the sliding windows to create feature lighting that bathes the wall in light and conceals the curtain tracks for the windows. The glass of the sliding doors can be heated and used as a radiator during the winter time. 900 px 675 px 299 KB Print - Low res only |
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17. Dining room: sliding door detail Dining room - sliding door detail: The dining room is located within the new extension. The extension was built between two high party walls. The brick clad feature wall was created from the same bricks that were salvaged and re-used from the demolition process. We created a recess (between the ceiling and the wall) along the feature wall and the sliding windows to create feature lighting that bathes the wall in light and conceals the curtain tracks for the windows. The glass of the sliding doors can be heated and used as a radiator during the winter time. 675 px 900 px 287 KB Print - Low res only |
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18. Dining room: lighting detail Dining room: The dining room is located within the new extension. The extension was built between two high party walls. The brick clad feature wall was created from the same bricks that were salvaged and re-used from the demolition process. We created a recess (between the ceiling and the wall) along the feature wall and the sliding windows to create feature lighting that bathes the wall in light and conceals the curtain tracks for the windows. The glass of the sliding doors can be heated and used as a radiator during the winter time. 675 px 900 px 305 KB Print - Low res only |
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19. Dining room: shoot-out detail We kept the original Victorian shoot-out extension at the rear of the house and made a feature out of it, incorporating it into the extension. 675 px 900 px 176 KB Print - Low res only |
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20. Bathroom Bathroom: We installed lighting under the worktop surface. The surface is made from resin and reflects the light as a single surface glow. Also, the concealed lighting within the ceiling flood the feature wall with light. 657 px 875 px 141 KB Print - Low res only |
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21. Bathroom Bathroom: We installed lighting under the worktop surface. The surface is made from resin and reflects the light as a single surface glow. Also, the concealed lighting within the ceiling flood the feature wall with light. 657 px 875 px 141 KB Print - Low res only |
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22. Existing plans 4861 px 7539 px 3 MB A3 print |
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23. Proposed plans 4861 px 7539 px 4 MB A3 print |
Description
Complete renovation and rear extension for a tired 2 bedroom Maisonette located on lower ground and ground level in a 3 storey terraced Victorian property, within the Hampstead Conservation Area.
We believe that every period house has its own story to tell, even if it has been stripped out of its original features and layout; therefore we believe that it is our duty to retell its story.
Our Gardnor Road project is a great example of this belief.
Our vision was to restore the old Victorian Hampstead charm and adapt it to modern living.
In the 1970’s, the house was divided into 3 flats, the original staircase was removed and a kitchen was installed in its space. We reverted back to the original layout creating a functional space between living room, kitchen and dining room.
The staircase was designed to its original form and location, with new hidden storage space and a WC.
We installed distressed timber boards with an ‘old English’ stain and used a dado rail, cornicing and found a fireplace to match the late-Victorian period.
We were able to salvage, clean-up and re-use the existing Victorian London bricks for the new extension and for the internal brick wall cladding detail, this showcases the original beauty of the bricks.
We kept the original Victorian shoot-out extension at the rear of the house and made a feature out of it, incorporating it into the extension.
The dining and living room are linked with the kitchen, its’ white glossy finish reflects natural light in from the rear garden.
The dining room is framed with full width heated sliding doors (reducing heat loss whilst acting as a primary form of heating). The garden feels part of the interior, creating the illusion of a bigger space.
Sprayfoam insulation in the walls and ceiling of the new extension ensures a tighter seal and reduced energy costs.
Radiators were replaced with hydronic underfloor heating and a NEST thermostat system.
Upstairs, we created a master-bedroom and guest bedroom / study with a bathroom in-between them creating a wider landing space.
At mid-stair level, the sash window is the original 150 year old timber sash window relocated from the master bedroom.
The master bedroom enjoys a balcony view onto a wildflower roof (reducing impact on neighbours, reducing heat loss and surface rainfall run-off and improving sound insulation).
The guest bedroom / study faces onto the Victorian terraced beauty of Gardnor Road.
In the front courtyard, we removed the 1970’s street railing and went back to the original style and restored the Victorian part of the handrail back to its formal glory.
The ‘crazy paving’ was replaced with 150 year old York stone to complement the street paving of Gardnor Road.
The non-original entrance door was replaced with a Victorian-style door adorned with period door furnishings.
We fitted a solid brass Victorian lamp to give a Period-look that matched the street lighting.
The UPVC windows were replaced with sash windows with a special distorted glass finish to look old and give back some of the original charm.
Questions and Answers
Key products used:
We re-used at least 80% of the original Victorian bricks from the demolition for the new extension, garden wall and the internal wall in the dining room.
IQ Glass heated sliding doors.
The kitchen was from SuchDesigns at a great price which allowed us to invest more of the budget in our lighting specification.
Concealed lighting from Mr. Resistor and downlights from Cullen lighting.
Distressed engineered wood flooring from Natural wood designs limited.
Ironmongery: Broughtons lighting and ironmongery.
What were the solutions?
On the upper floor level, the solution was to create a master-bedroom to the rear and guest bedroom / study to the front with a bathroom in-between them creating a wider landing space.
At mid-stair level, the sash window is the original 150 year old timber sash window relocated from the master bedroom in order to wash the new staircase/circulation area with natural light.
On the lower floor level we simply reverted back to the original layout (to a degree) creating a functional space between living room, kitchen and dining room.
That in itself created a protective fire escape to satisfy Building Control and also created a modest entry rather than going straight into the living room from the outside.
The dining and living room are linked with the kitchen, its’ white glossy finish reflects natural light in from the rear garden.
What were the key challenges?
The property was long and narrow and the challenge was to create spacious rooms, effortless circulation spaces with plenty of natural light to brighten up the internal darker spaces.
Who are the clients and what's interesting about them?
Our clients were a lovely professional couple from California.
They kept an open brief to give the us the opportunity to create them a cosy & cuddly home that will answer all of their modern needs yet retaining a traditional English feeling within the the space.
What are the sustainability features?
We pretty much recycled all the Victorian bricks from the demolition.
We used a wildflower roof which reduces impact on neighbours, heat loss and surface rainfall run-off and improves sound insulation.
We have used Hydronic under flooring heating throughout which is a much more efficient method of heating the space.
The rear sliding doors have a heated glass feature which is a major factor in reducing heat-loss
What was the brief?
The brief didn’t have any specifics. Only that the flat required a full renovation and the rest was up to Brosh Architects to create a new layout that will work for the client.
How is the project unique?
The project is unique in that nearly all the original features had sadly been stripped out during previous renovations.
We visited neighbouring properties who still retained their original features - this allowed us to visualise our buildings story, re-tell that story and bring back the original charm.
The modern extension may be a new structure, but recycling original bricks from the demolition and using them as a feature wall connects the new with the old.
The wildflower roof is a natural feature to blend in with the surrounding greenery.
Details
| Project size | 85 m2 |
| Site size | 84 m2 |
| Project Budget | USD 230,000 |
| Completion date | 2016 |
| Building levels | 2 |
Project team
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Brosh Architects | Architect |
| Suchdesigns | Kitchen design | |
| IQ Glass | Sliding doors | |
| John Cullen Lighting |