14 Extraordinary Additions That Transform Centuries-Old London Homes

These contemporary extensions bring new life to old terrace homes and residences from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian eras.

Oct 19, 2021 - 00:00
14 Extraordinary Additions That Transform Centuries-Old London Homes

These contemporary extensions bring new life to old terrace homes and residences from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian eras.

The foamed aluminum mountain range—hoisted on posts that mimic surveyor poles—is a joy-sparking addition to the aptly named Mountain View residence, its design inspired by the Matterhorn ride at Disneyland (though architect Mat Barnes admits he "is no Disney fanatic").

For these historic London residences that date back 100 years or more, extra square footage comes in the form of thoughtfully designed additions that embrace open layouts, modern materials and aesthetics, and a connection to the outdoors. 

A London Victorian Gets a Dreamy Addition Anchored by a Terrazzo Island

The minimalist facade of the rear extension takes cues from brutalist architecture and features vertical polished plastered pillars, black Viroc cement particle board panels, and pale brick.

After observing the renovation of their neighbor’s home in East London, young professionals Corissa and Martin reached out to Hackney-based Yellow Cloud Studio to build an extension for their two story Victorian, which the couple needed to accommodate their second child on the way. The 485-square-foot extension includes a dining area and spacious kitchen with a bespoke terrazzo island designed and installed by Diespeker. A brick-clad addition on the second level includes a guest room, study, and family bathroom.

Yellow Cloud Studio

Bifold doors create a near-seamless indoor/outdoor living experience between the extension and the rear garden.

Bifold doors create a seamless indoor/outdoor connection between the extension and the rear garden. The architects brought elements of the minimalist, brutalist-inspired facade into the interior, combining pale bricks and gray polished plaster with warm oak carpentry, sand-colored plaster, and brass accents. 

Yellow Cloud Studio

London-based firm Turner Architects recovered this brick-clad Georgian row house from a sad state of disrepair. The three-story residence retains its original arrangement of rooms, with studies, bedrooms, and bathrooms located on the upper levels, and the common areas below. On the ground level, the architects built out a low-slung, 45-foot-long extension with new dining, living, and kitchen spaces. The addition features a retractable wall of windows that opens to the garden at the rear, and is topped with a green roof.

London-based firm Turner Architects recovered this brick-clad Georgian row house from a sad state of disrepair. The three-story residence retains its original arrangement of rooms with studies, bedrooms, and bathrooms located on the upper levels and the common areas below. On the ground level, the architects built out a low-slung, 45-foot-long extension with new dining, living, and kitchen spaces. The addition features a retractable wall of windows that opens to the garden at the rear, and is topped with a green roof.

Photo: Adam Scott

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