Surbiton wrap house
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Creating connections is key to a successful home. Allowing light in and views out to the garden and sky. Creating spaces to gather and be together as a family, along with calm spaces to relax.
The alterations to this Surbiton period semi-detached home open up a small, dark kitchen and put it into the heart of the home, connecting it to a generous garden and utilitise an old garage plot. An overhanging zinc roof with timber exposed to the underside add protection from the sun and a sense of protection.
Spaces are connected to allow for family time, to entertain, to enjoy the garden. Contrasting these there are quieter spaces to have some calm, to work or study and to sleep. The new living spaces wrap around the house, utilising a large south faciing side plot and tranforming this area of unused paving into essential living space for the family. Ceiling levels are angled, to play with light and acoustics and define spaces within the open layout.
The site backs onto a number of garages with multiple owners needing careful planning to ensure party wall notices are in place. Due to start on site in 2026.
I didn’t know it is possible to fall in love with a house until I lived in one designed by architect Sophie Bates.
Sophie sets the bar for contemporary architecture that is distinguished, practical, embodies harmonious internal flow, as well as great structural design.
She has this wonderful balance of creating a modern architectural masterpiece whilst making the client feel very much part of the design process.
| Location: | Surbiton, Kingston |
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| Price: | £300,000 |
| Client: | Charmie and Tom |