Reinventing the Railway Cottage

Old, tired and dilapidated, Clifton transformed and extended this classic two-up two-down period terrace into a contemporary, light-filled living space.

Our client tasked us with reimagining this house which was a collection of small rooms and corridors with low ceilings into a free-flowing, naturally-lit space. To this end, we replaced the rood with a highly efficient mono-pitch structure. This offered a dramatic, three-metre high, vaulted ceiling that gave the master bedroom increased light and volume. We also remodelled the ground floor into a single open-plan living space. The stair was shifted transversely and forms a strong architectural feature, while a roof light brings light into the middle of the living area. Finally we extended the rear by nearly 50% with a two-storey partial-width and fully glazed infill extension.

This contemporary light-filled structure has natural organic finishes throughout. These are complimented by a combination of mid-century furniture, contemporary bespoke pieces, and our client’s colour abstract art.