Terrace transformation

Discover how a few clever design tricks can help you maximise space and light in a traditional period property

WORDS: REBECCA LAW

Glass infill extension This listed property came with various structural issues — one of the main problems being that the front of the house was pulling away from the back. Paul Archer Design was appointed to handle the design for the renovation and extension, and a structural engineer designed a steel bracket to knit the structure back together. “The brickwork was literally floating,” says architect Richard Gill. “The structure was reinforced and tied to the existing stud partition to stop it from falling off.” A glass infill extension was constructed to the rear, establishing a sunny kitchen-diner that overlooks the outdoor space and new garden studio. The upper floors of the house were also modernised, including an office nook at the top of the house. “We stopped the half landing…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2022

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