MEA recently completed Dulwich Curves, a whole-house refurbishment and curved brick rear extension of a Victorian house in the Dulwich Estate. The project combines sensitive restoration with bold contemporary interventions, transforming a tired property into a calm, light-filled family home.

Commissioned by a young family, the scheme introduces a curving brick rear extension, a glazed side boot room, and a zinc-clad dormer. These crafted additions maximise natural light, expand usable space, and establish a seamless dialogue between the historic fabric of the house and its modern reinterpretation.

Upon entering, long views open up towards the garden, which replaces the dark, dog-legged corridor, bringing natural light deep into the plan. In the kitchen, the floor has been lowered to enhance privacy and maximise sightlines to the garden, while reclaimed terracotta tiles create a warm, earthy base which helps to ground the space.

The glazed boot room at the side of the house provides a threshold between the outdoors and living spaces, and seamlessly connects the new extension with the existing Victorian house. This thoughtful addition also creates a practical pause point, with direct access to the utility room for removing muddy boots and coats, before entering the main living areas. Above, a zinc-clad dormer integrates seamlessly into the roofline, delivering light and space without compromising the character of the house.

Working within the constraints of The Dulwich Estate Conservation Area, the design balances contemporary family living with sensitivity to heritage, resulting in what was once a tired house being reimagined into a home with tranquility, crafted with care, curved with intention, and perfectly tailored to the homeowners’ lifestyle.