This sensitive restoration reinterprets a traditional London residence through a contemporary architectural lens, balancing refined modern craftsmanship with the integrity of the original structure. The intervention focuses on clarity of space, material continuity, and the sculpting of light.

A full-height wall of bespoke oak joinery defines the main living level, concealing storage, circulation, and services behind a seamless timber façade. Flush doors and integrated handles preserve visual calm, allowing the architecture to read as a continuous surface rather than a series of rooms. At its center, a discreet opening reveals the main stair, transforming circulation into a sculptural focal point.

The staircase is conceived as a spatial experience rather than a functional element. White folded planes wrap around warm timber treads, creating a dynamic vertical sequence animated by concealed step lighting. Daylight filters down through the stair void, drawing light deep into the plan and reinforcing the home’s quiet, meditative atmosphere.

At attic level, the roof volume is reformed into a geometric, light-filled retreat. Angled planes frame a serene platform space lined with custom timber cabinetry, transforming residual roof space into a highly crafted, functional room. The architecture celebrates the contrast between soft white surfaces and the tactile warmth of wood.

The bathroom continues this language of restraint and material honesty. Stone floors and surfaces create a calm, monolithic setting for bathing, while oak cabinetry integrates seamlessly with mirrored walls. A recessed bathtub and walk-in rainfall shower are washed with indirect lighting, producing a spa-like ambiance defined by simplicity and precision.

Throughout the house, every element is carefully detailed to emphasize proportion, texture, and natural light. The project demonstrates how contemporary design can be quietly woven into a historic London fabric—enhancing rather than overpowering the existing character.