Wimbledon | SW20

A large, white, three-story house with brick accents and multiple chimneys, surrounded by a lush lawn and vibrant flower beds, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

This project involves the remodelling of the whole building, extending the existing cellar from 41m² to 280m², incorporating a swimming pool, cinema room, study, bedrooms and staff accommodation. In addition to this, we have designed a new, contemporary open-plan, single-storey kitchen extension on the ground floor.

The building is Grade 2 Listed, so consideration of the overall aesthetic is crucial. The building has been altered a number of times over the past century and so to rationalise the layout once more, we are proposing to move the staircase back to its’ original position and reconfigure a number of rooms as a result. The repositioning of the staircase is critical to make the whole building flow again and act as a central access point to all rooms - thus tying the building together.

We have designed a large light well with glazing on three sides in order to bring natural light to the lower ground floor and a water feature has been designed into this space to provide a focal point. Access stairs are designed for the new basement, allowing separate access to the staff quarters. A further external staircase is added for access to the garden.

Rear elevation showing original building and modern side extension with tall glass sliding doors and timber cladding

New basement courtyard lightwell with fountain between 2 basement rooms wit large sliding doors

Modern living and dining room with large windows, brick walls, and skylights. timber cladding over the side windows

Modern basement living room with large sliding door on the back wall, with an outdoor basement courtyard visible through glass walls.

Modern dining and kitchen area with large windows, skylights, exposed brick wall, pendant lights, and contemporary furniture.