Waffle
Calm lines, warm tones
A new family home in Wandsworth featuring a Scandinavian pine-clad extension, bronze roof additions and a double-height atrium at its heart. All thoughtfully layered in the warmest of Mediterranean tones.
Project details
Client
Private client
Location
Earlsfield, London
Area
200 square meters
Type
Residential
Retaining only the front façade and first floor, the renovation includes a striking rear extension, with a loft conversion featuring a bay window that frames views of the tree-lined garden. This project further involved an internal reconfiguration, transforming a tired, terraced property into a modern sanctuary.
Inspired by their extensive travels, the clients wanted to bring the warmth and tranquillity of the Mediterranean into their London home. The design brief focused on creating a peaceful aesthetic set in the urban context of Earlsfield. With the house backing onto uninterrupted garden views between two streets, the clients envisioned a serene retreat with enhanced connectivity to nature.
Reimagining a London terrace through the Mediterranean warmth of our client’s travels, it connects home and garden with playful moves in geometry and light, while upgrading performance to create a more enduring and sustainable home for the future.
A standout feature of the exterior is the bronze cladding - crafted from treated copper, it wraps around the second storey, adding warmth and depth. Over time, this cladding will develop a natural patina, contrasting with the sleek, modular timber-clad first and ground floors. The timber, sourced from thermally modified Scandinavian Scots Pine, creates a vertical striation effect, creating a sense of lightness and fluidity in the structure.
Playful arches and curves, from doorways to an oculus window, soften the geometric exterior and evoke Mediterranean architecture. The heart of the home is a central atrium in the kitchen-living-dining area, where bespoke glazing, including a dramatic pivot door, creates a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors.
Connecting the house to the garden was another priority, achieved through expansive pivot doors, sedum roofs, and strategic glazing. A bay window in the master bedroom and a Juliet balcony on the top floor offer tranquil views and natural light, strengthening the home’s connection to the outdoors at every level.
The entire building, including the extension, was thermally upgraded, with new airtight windows and careful insulation detailing. The MVHR system, paired with high-performance materials, brings the home close to Passive House standards, significantly reducing energy consumption while maintaining a comfortable, healthy, and harmonious environment.
Photography by Chris Snook