This project ingeniously restores integrity to a fine Neo-Georgian house in London compromised by post-war additions. Extending over three storeys, the building’s external envelope has been restored to its original massing while the interior has been completely reconfigured to reconnect the house with its attractive gardens. A new extension capped by an undulating roof reinforces this vital relationship.

An impressive stone staircase outwardly cantilevers from a gentle curve in the double-storey high entrance hall, linking the ground floor with the bedrooms above. Conceived as an evolving sequence of spaces, the interior opens out towards its surroundings – light, vistas and selected glimpses of the grounds beyond are drawn through the house, evoking the narrative tradition of the English country garden and using contemporary detailing to capture the original spirit of the house’s design. Although highly elaborate and complex, the design respects the domestic scale and history of the property.

The understated modernity of the scheme is complemented by a warm palette of carefully chosen and locally sourced materials such as cast bronze, polished plaster, beige limestone and American walnut. This is complemented by an exceptional attention to detail reflected in bespoke door handles, light fittings and joinery – an approach supported by the client’s commitment to achieving the highest quality design and craftsmanship.