The Corner House, London

West Leigh were delighted to work in partnership with Studio 30 Architects to deliver this stunning project.

After relocating to London from Sydney, a young family accustomed to open spaces and a connection with outside wanted to maximise the current volume of their awkwardly proportioned Victorian house.  As a result, the refurbished kitchen-diner has been opened up onto a new rear terrace via a huge new opening in the façade allowing  daylight to flood in.  Down a short flight of steps, a large lawn links to a play den tucked under the terrace, creating a fun area for children to enjoy the fresh air; while adults can share the garden on the raised sun-terrace and barbeque deck.

The accommodation at first floor is reconfigured to create an additional bedroom ensuite and provide better proportioned children’s bedrooms.  At loft level a huge dormer – articulated to the maximum size allowable under Permitted Development rights – squeezes every bit of space from under the restrictive ceiling pitches, while framing a spectacular panoramic view across the neighbourhood roofs.