A house sited within an East London conservation area required the careful rethinking of the rear elevation and its relationship with the tree and plant-filled garden beyond.

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The studio focused on creating a view out to the garden from the front door - previously out of sight from within any part of the house. This view then unfolds as you move through the house, eventually entering the new light-filled extension where a view to the sky is also offered. This generous space finally leads seamlessly out onto a new terrace.

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The proposals sought to create a gathering space for the family, offering them something different, yet complimentary, to the existing arrangement of modest sized, formal rooms - a place to feel comfortable whether taking a moment alone or hosting friends.

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Photography is by Freddie Marriage.