The existing spaces in the terraced house were enclosed, cluttered and disjointed. The property was uninsulated and the owners needed a new master suite, built-in storage and a new kitchen.
The Naked House; retrofit and extension of a four-bedroom Victorian London terrace, exploring the honest expression of materials.
“Whittaker Parsons challenged our assumptions and suggested novel approaches and materials. Our home is now a wonderful family space with continuous, open, naturally lit spaces. They’ve helped us add immeasurable value to our family life."

Photography Jim Stephenson
Structural Engineer: SD Structures
Contractor: Magic Projects

Photography Jim Stephenson
Structural Engineer: SD Structures
Contractor: Magic Projects
Being one of the first mansard roof extensions in the conservation area, the external form and details were in keeping with the areas planning policies. Internally, the full volume of the roof extension provides a bamboo and cork-lined bedroom and ensuite shower room.
On the ground floor the side return extension blurs the threshold between interior and exterior space, with the expressed cantilevering steel structure becoming a focal point for the kitchen and doubling up as a useful shelf.

Photography Jim Stephenson
Structural Engineer: SD Structures
Contractor: Magic Projects
We were interested in lean, efficient construction, specifying materials which were self-finished, long-lasting and durable; ideal to withstand the pressures of family life. For example, we specified glazed bricks within the exposed brickwork wall forming the kitchen splashback, where others typically specify tiles on blockwork.
Photography Jim Stephenson
Structural Engineer: SD Structures
Contractor: Magic Projects