Lansdowne Road

A two-phase refurbishment of a Victorian family home in Muswell Hill, North London by Mulroy Architects. Floor area was increased by 25% without disturbing the original rear bay window.

The brief was to maximise space across the property while keeping the architectural quality of the existing rear living room and its bay. The concept was a courtyard between a rectangular new extension and the existing bay. Inspired by the work of SANAA, the courtyard became a frameless curved glass enclosure that wraps around the bay, with the bay becoming the focus of the new dining area. The dining space expands with the curve, giving a direct view from the front door to the rear garden, and the courtyard draws daylight from both sides.

The first floor extension contains a study and bathroom that can also be used as an additional bedroom, with a corner window framing views over the garden and towards Alexandra Palace. The flat roof is finished in sedum.

Phase 1 (loft) was completed in 2009 with photography by Will Pryce; Phase 2 (ground and first floor) completed in 2020 with photography by Dan Glasser. Structural engineering: SD Structures (Phase 2) and Osborne Edwards (Phase 1). Contractors: Carnot Construction (Phase 2) and Alex Baran (Phase 1). Curved glass: IQ Glass.