The design focus for this North London Victorian terrace home design project was the refurbishment and reconfiguration of the ground floor together with additional space of a new side-return. So orienting and organising the interior architecture to maximise sunlight during the course of the day was one of the primary challenges solved by Charles Tashima Architecture Studio. To improve the use and volume of light within the existing extension, they added a number of windows and skylights in addition to a side return and window seat, projecting into the garden with a direct view of a beautiful magnolia tree.
As to the character of the rooms, their client asked for an eclectic approach, using a rich variety of materials – including reclaimed flooring, concrete worktop, Moroccan cement tiles, coloured glass and steel windows – to work together with a variety of colours and rich array of their furniture. The designer sought to create atmospheric and warm spaces with bespoke joinery. It was important that the room had the dual feel of being a place to read the newspaper and have breakfast, while having the warmth and comfort of surrounding books and photographs. (Published with Bowerbird).
Photography : Oliver Perrott
