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Rider Stirland Architects

Rider Stirland Architects

London, GB | Chichester, GB

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The extension is carefully composed so that the two-storey element follows the natural rhythm of the terrace, with stock brickwork refencing existing materials, charred timber a welcome counterpoint, and gold-coloured flashings adding a touch of personality. Photograph by Adam Scott
The extension is carefully composed so that the two-storey element follows the natural rhythm of the terrace, with stock brickwork refencing existing materials, charred timber a welcome counterpoint, and gold-coloured flashings adding a touch of personality.
Photograph by Adam Scott
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Charred House

The replacement of a cold and unloved closet wing with a warm and characterful extension - enabling open plan living for a growing family.

Much more than a simple extension, Charred House has been completely reconfigured at ground floor level, delivering changes that make a huge difference to the quality of life in the house. Internal spaces are now linked in a way that suits modern living, and benefit from a strong connection to the rear garden, through an oriel window and glazed pivot door. Material choices are warm and tactile to create a relaxed and comfortable ambience. Externally, the extension presents a distinct personality, with stock brickwork, charred timber, and gold flashings installed in a measured composition.

Location: Ladywell, South London

 
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Status: Built
Location: London, GB
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: Structural Engineer: Axiom Structures
Garden Designer: Catherine Oliver
Approved Inspector: London Building Control
Party Wall Surveyor: H I Consultants
Contractor: Lenys Construction

 
Charred larch fins above the pivot door were secret-fixed by nailing diagonally through to battens, with the following board in the sequence covering the nail head. Photograph by Adam Scott
Charred larch fins above the pivot door were secret-fixed by nailing diagonally through to battens, with the following board in the sequence covering the nail head.
Photograph by Adam Scott
Timber boards are larch, with a deeply-charred surface providing a durable black finish. Gold-coloured flashings are stainless steel – the surface chemically altered to change how the material is seen – by Rimex. Glazing is from a variety of sources: the pivot door by Maxlight, the oriel window by Renka, casement windows by Velfac, and rooflight by Velux. An opening vent in the charred timber boarding allows ventilation without opening the large pivot door. Photograph by Adam Scott
Timber boards are larch, with a deeply-charred surface providing a durable black finish. Gold-coloured flashings are stainless steel – the surface chemically altered to change how the material is seen – by Rimex. Glazing is from a variety of sources: the pivot door by Maxlight, the oriel window by Renka, casement windows by Velfac, and rooflight by Velux. An opening vent in the charred timber boarding allows ventilation without opening the large pivot door.
Photograph by Adam Scott
The oriel window seat is lined with Grade B/BB birch plywood, to match the adjacent joinery. Photograph by Adam Scott
The oriel window seat is lined with Grade B/BB birch plywood, to match the adjacent joinery.
Photograph by Adam Scott
A large sliding door, lined in birch plywood, provides the option to close off the front living room from the open-plan space to the rear. Oak parquet flows throughout the ground floor. Photograph by Adam Scott
A large sliding door, lined in birch plywood, provides the option to close off the front living room from the open-plan space to the rear. Oak parquet flows throughout the ground floor.
Photograph by Adam Scott
The oriel window seat is lined with Grade B/BB birch plywood, to match the adjacent joinery. Photograph by Adam Scott
The oriel window seat is lined with Grade B/BB birch plywood, to match the adjacent joinery.
Photograph by Adam Scott
Dining area. Photograph by Adam Scott
Dining area.
Photograph by Adam Scott
Bespoke joinery enables the family to de-clutter, as far as is possible with two young children! Photograph by Adam Scott
Bespoke joinery enables the family to de-clutter, as far as is possible with two young children!
Photograph by Adam Scott
The kitchen is placed at the heart of the home. Door and drawer fronts are Formica and birch plywood by Plykea, with the carcasses from Ikea. Worktops are Silestone, and splashback tiles from Claybrook, both lit from above by an LED strip recessed into the wall units. Photograph by Adam Scott
The kitchen is placed at the heart of the home. Door and drawer fronts are Formica and birch plywood by Plykea, with the carcasses from Ikea. Worktops are Silestone, and splashback tiles from Claybrook, both lit from above by an LED strip recessed into the wall units.
Photograph by Adam Scott
The kitchen is placed at the heart of the home. Door and drawer fronts are Formica and birch plywood by Plykea, with the carcasses from Ikea. Worktops are Silestone, and splashback tiles from Claybrook, both lit from above by an LED strip recessed into the wall units. A cork pinboard, lines through with the head of the sliding door. Photograph by Adam Scott
The kitchen is placed at the heart of the home. Door and drawer fronts are Formica and birch plywood by Plykea, with the carcasses from Ikea. Worktops are Silestone, and splashback tiles from Claybrook, both lit from above by an LED strip recessed into the wall units. A cork pinboard, lines through with the head of the sliding door.
Photograph by Adam Scott
The kitchen is placed at the heart of the home. Door and drawer fronts are Formica and birch plywood by Plykea, with the carcasses from Ikea. Worktops are Silestone, and splashback tiles from Claybrook, both lit from above by an LED strip recessed into the wall units. A cork pinboard, lines through with the head of the sliding door. Photograph by Adam Scott
The kitchen is placed at the heart of the home. Door and drawer fronts are Formica and birch plywood by Plykea, with the carcasses from Ikea. Worktops are Silestone, and splashback tiles from Claybrook, both lit from above by an LED strip recessed into the wall units. A cork pinboard, lines through with the head of the sliding door.
Photograph by Adam Scott