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Daroos Appartments (New Build)
Basti Hills - Villa 25
(New Build)
Basti Hills - Villa 31
(New Build)
Apartment No. 14 Danesh Ave (Renovation)
25 Woodhall Avenue
(Refurbishment)
13 West Cottages (Refurbishment)
32 Alexandra Rd 1B to 3B (Extension/Renovation)
126 Montrose Avenue (Renovation)
174 Hicks Avenue Studio
(Extension and Renovation)
Planning/Building Regulation
41 Hillside Crescent
(Loft Conversion)
8 Eaton Court
(Side Extension)
56 Iveagh Close
(Loft Conversion)
41 Fairfield Crescent
(Extension & House to Flats Conversion)
274 Well Hall Road
(Rear Extension)
St Neots Flats
(Commercial to Residential Conversion)
31 Cranbourne Gardens
(House to Flats Conversion)
2 Westcombe Drive
(House to Flats Conversion)
Daroos
Daroos Appartments
Daroos Apartments
We were tasked with redesigning the facade of Daroos Apartments during the construction phase, after the foundation and column structures were in place. The facade is a modern expression of material contrast, featuring a combination of sleek metal cladding, warm wooden accents, and exposed brickwork that add texture and depth. The interplay of these materials results in a visually striking, yet balanced design.
Natural Light & Views
Large windows and well-placed balconies provide ample natural light to the interiors while offering residents unobstructed views of the surroundings. These readable layouts create a sense of openness and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering a comfortable and harmonious living environment.
Green Rooftop Oasis
The building's rooftop is adorned with greenery, serving as both a communal space and an aesthetic element that adds to the structure's overall appeal. This green space enhances the building's sustainability and provides residents with a tranquil retreat above the urban landscape.
Elevated Living
The Daroos Apartments facade blends form and function seamlessly, offering residents a modern, adaptable living space while contributing positively to the surrounding urban landscape. This comprehensive design approach creates an elevated living experience that prioritizes both aesthetic appeal and practical comfort.
Dynamic Exterior
The varying positions of the shaders contribute to a constantly evolving external appearance throughout the day. These adjustable shaders are meticulously engineered to provide residents with optimal control over light entry while enhancing the aesthetic dynamism of the building.
Structural Optimization
The resolution of a chamfer issue at Grid Line E, made possible by securing the eastern neighbor's agreement, allowed us to optimize the design and create a more balanced structure. Minor structural adjustments, such as the addition of a new column, were carefully implemented to maintain the integrity of the original design while improving layout efficiency.
Depth & Movement
The shaders adjust subtly with varying perspectives, introducing depth and movement to the building's exterior throughout the day. This dynamic quality transforms the facade into a living element that responds to natural light and changing viewpoints.
Daroos Apartments
We were tasked with redesigning the facade of Daroos Apartments during the construction phase, after the foundation and column structures were in place. The facade is a modern expression of material contrast, featuring a combination of sleek metal cladding, warm wooden accents, and exposed brickwork that add texture and depth. The interplay of these materials results in a visually striking, yet balanced design.
Natural Light & Views
Large windows and well-placed balconies provide ample natural light to the interiors while offering residents unobstructed views of the surroundings. These readable layouts create a sense of openness and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering a comfortable and harmonious living environment.
Green Rooftop Oasis
The building's rooftop is adorned with greenery, serving as both a communal space and an aesthetic element that adds to the structure's overall appeal. This green space enhances the building's sustainability and provides residents with a tranquil retreat above the urban landscape.
Elevated Living
The Daroos Apartments facade blends form and function seamlessly, offering residents a modern, adaptable living space while contributing positively to the surrounding urban landscape. This comprehensive design approach creates an elevated living experience that prioritizes both aesthetic appeal and practical comfort.
Dynamic Exterior
The varying positions of the shaders contribute to a constantly evolving external appearance throughout the day. These adjustable shaders are meticulously engineered to provide residents with optimal control over light entry while enhancing the aesthetic dynamism of the building.
Structural Optimization
The resolution of a chamfer issue at Grid Line E, made possible by securing the eastern neighbor's agreement, allowed us to optimize the design and create a more balanced structure. Minor structural adjustments, such as the addition of a new column, were carefully implemented to maintain the integrity of the original design while improving layout efficiency.
Depth & Movement
The shaders adjust subtly with varying perspectives, introducing depth and movement to the building's exterior throughout the day. This dynamic quality transforms the facade into a living element that responds to natural light and changing viewpoints.
Daroos Apartments
We were tasked with redesigning the facade of Daroos Apartments during the construction phase, after the foundation and column structures were in place. The facade is a modern expression of material contrast, featuring a combination of sleek metal cladding, warm wooden accents, and exposed brickwork that add texture and depth. The interplay of these materials results in a visually striking, yet balanced design.
Natural Light & Views
Large windows and well-placed balconies provide ample natural light to the interiors while offering residents unobstructed views of the surroundings. These readable layouts create a sense of openness and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering a comfortable and harmonious living environment.
Green Rooftop Oasis
The building's rooftop is adorned with greenery, serving as both a communal space and an aesthetic element that adds to the structure's overall appeal. This green space enhances the building's sustainability and provides residents with a tranquil retreat above the urban landscape.
Elevated Living
The Daroos Apartments facade blends form and function seamlessly, offering residents a modern, adaptable living space while contributing positively to the surrounding urban landscape. This comprehensive design approach creates an elevated living experience that prioritizes both aesthetic appeal and practical comfort.
Dynamic Exterior
The varying positions of the shaders contribute to a constantly evolving external appearance throughout the day. These adjustable shaders are meticulously engineered to provide residents with optimal control over light entry while enhancing the aesthetic dynamism of the building.
Structural Optimization
The resolution of a chamfer issue at Grid Line E, made possible by securing the eastern neighbor's agreement, allowed us to optimize the design and create a more balanced structure. Minor structural adjustments, such as the addition of a new column, were carefully implemented to maintain the integrity of the original design while improving layout efficiency.
Depth & Movement
The shaders adjust subtly with varying perspectives, introducing depth and movement to the building's exterior throughout the day. This dynamic quality transforms the facade into a living element that responds to natural light and changing viewpoints.
Daroos Apartments
We were tasked with redesigning the facade of Daroos Apartments during the construction phase, after the foundation and column structures were in place. The facade is a modern expression of material contrast, featuring a combination of sleek metal cladding, warm wooden accents, and exposed brickwork that add texture and depth. The interplay of these materials results in a visually striking, yet balanced design.
Natural Light & Views
Large windows and well-placed balconies provide ample natural light to the interiors while offering residents unobstructed views of the surroundings. These readable layouts create a sense of openness and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering a comfortable and harmonious living environment.
Green Rooftop Oasis
The building's rooftop is adorned with greenery, serving as both a communal space and an aesthetic element that adds to the structure's overall appeal. This green space enhances the building's sustainability and provides residents with a tranquil retreat above the urban landscape.
Elevated Living
The Daroos Apartments facade blends form and function seamlessly, offering residents a modern, adaptable living space while contributing positively to the surrounding urban landscape. This comprehensive design approach creates an elevated living experience that prioritizes both aesthetic appeal and practical comfort.
Dynamic Exterior
The varying positions of the shaders contribute to a constantly evolving external appearance throughout the day. These adjustable shaders are meticulously engineered to provide residents with optimal control over light entry while enhancing the aesthetic dynamism of the building.
Structural Optimization
The resolution of a chamfer issue at Grid Line E, made possible by securing the eastern neighbor's agreement, allowed us to optimize the design and create a more balanced structure. Minor structural adjustments, such as the addition of a new column, were carefully implemented to maintain the integrity of the original design while improving layout efficiency.
Depth & Movement
The shaders adjust subtly with varying perspectives, introducing depth and movement to the building's exterior throughout the day. This dynamic quality transforms the facade into a living element that responds to natural light and changing viewpoints.
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Villa 25
Basti Hills - Villa 25
Villa 25
Set in Lavassan’s exclusive hills, Villa 25 capitalises on scenic views and fresh air in a private residential community. The location near the Jajrood River and Latian Dam enriches the natural ambiance.
Villa 25
Set in Lavassan’s exclusive hills, Villa 25 capitalises on scenic views and fresh air in a private residential community. The location near the Jajrood River and Latian Dam enriches the natural ambiance.
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Basti Hills - Villa 31
Basti Hills - Villa 31
Not only in the summertime, but even in silence and snowfall, Villa 31 stands luminous. It is a place where laughter echoes through sunlit courtyards in June, and warm lights glow behind frosted windows in January. Here, children grow up tracing the same walls their parents once did, and family stories are passed from one dinner table to the next. Villa 31 is more than a shelter from the elements; it is a living testament to resilience, tradition, and the enduring spirit of community, a home built not just for the seasons but for generations.
The entrance to Villa 31 is not merely a threshold — it’s a procession. Curved limestone stairs and sculpted planters guide guests through a cascading garden approach, setting the tone for the timeless elegance within.
The heart of the home is a luminous, double-height salon framed by Corinthian columns, sculpted mouldings, and sweeping arches that evoke the spirit of European palaces. Rich marble flooring, delicately patterned, grounds the interior with a sense of permanence and refinement. From the sunlit reception spaces to the intricately curved staircase adorned with custom brass balustrades, every element in Villa 31 is crafted to impress.
Interior Harmony
Marble floors, classical columns, and radiant daylight define the tone of Villa 31’s interiors — where tradition meets tranquility in every detail.
Private Pool Retreat
At its base, the villa unfolds into a private sanctuary of leisure. A full spa suite includes a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and walk-in showers, all lined with warm woods and mosaics. Adjacent to the wellness zone, a private gym, library/office, and heated indoor pool create a balanced lifestyle of restoration and rhythm. Practicalities are handled discreetly with generous mechanical rooms, staff quarters, and secure indoor parking.
Wellness, Reimagined
From the cool ceramic mosaic of the steam room to the warm cedar hush of the sauna, Villa 31 offers a spa suite designed for renewal — where architecture meets serenity.
Shaping the Classical Frame
Before it stood in polished stone and stucco, Villa 31 was built layer by layer by devoted craftsmen. Every arch, every moulding, first sculpted in dust and scaffold — an architecture made by hand.
Every Line, By Hand
The beauty of Villa 31 wasn’t built by machine alone. Each ceiling motif, each cornice was shaped patiently by hand — layer upon layer, detail upon detail — to honour the art of true architectural making.
A glimpse into the making of Villa 31
The marble medallion being meticulously installed — piece by piece — by hand. Every detail was laid with purpose long before the villa greeted its first guest.
Stone by Stone, Curve by Curve
Villa 31’s foundations extend beyond architecture into the very hillside itself. From retaining walls to cascading planters, every curve was hand-laid in stone — shaping the land as artfully as the home it supports.
Apartment No. 14 (Renovation)
Apartment No. 14
This three-bedroom first-floor apartment in Tehran was transformed from a dated and fragmented interior into a warm, contemporary home with a significantly improved sense of space, flow, and functionality.
The apartment was stripped back to the brickwork, allowing the internal layout to be fully reconfigured. The entrance, kitchen, living, and bathroom areas were reorganised to create a more practical day-to-day living environment, supported by a full upgrade of the HVAC and plumbing systems.
A refined interior language was introduced through new gypsum partitions, upgraded flooring, concealed lighting, and a feature stone wall. Working closely with the residents, the material palette was selected to give each room its own character while maintaining a cohesive and elegant overall design. Water-resistant, anti-theft doors further improved comfort, durability, and security.
Beyond the visual transformation, the project also delivered a strong commercial outcome. Following completion, the property achieved a significantly higher market valuation, reflecting the value of a carefully planned renovation in the right location.
The apartment was stripped back to the brickwork, allowing the internal layout to be fully reconfigured. The entrance, kitchen, living, and bathroom areas were reorganised to create a more practical day-to-day living environment, supported by a full upgrade of the HVAC and plumbing systems.
A refined interior language was introduced through new gypsum partitions, upgraded flooring, concealed lighting, and a feature stone wall. Working closely with the residents, the material palette was selected to give each room its own character while maintaining a cohesive and elegant overall design. Water-resistant, anti-theft doors further improved comfort, durability, and security.
Beyond the visual transformation, the project also delivered a strong commercial outcome. Following completion, the property achieved a significantly higher market valuation, reflecting the value of a carefully planned renovation in the right location.
Pre-existing Living area
Pre-existing living room looking toward the kitchen
25 Woodhall Avenue (Renovation)
25 Woodhall Ave
We were appointed to renovate and refresh this private home for a couple, delivering a fully integrated design + build service that brought design vision and construction together under one roof.
The works touched both the character and performance of the house, from a new porch and façade enhancements to bespoke internal joinery, epoxy resin flooring to the garage, extensive crack repairs and remedial works, acoustic improvements, full guttering replacement, and complete internal replastering and redecoration.
Carefully coordinated from concept through to site delivery, the project was shaped with precision and care, resulting in a smoother construction process and a refined, high-quality finish throughout.
The works touched both the character and performance of the house, from a new porch and façade enhancements to bespoke internal joinery, epoxy resin flooring to the garage, extensive crack repairs and remedial works, acoustic improvements, full guttering replacement, and complete internal replastering and redecoration.
Carefully coordinated from concept through to site delivery, the project was shaped with precision and care, resulting in a smoother construction process and a refined, high-quality finish throughout.
Reception Room 1
Dinning Room
Reception Room 2
Utility Room
Kitchen
Entrance Hall
Main Bedroom
Main Bedroom Dressing Room
Main Bedroom En-suite Bathroom
Bedroom 2
Stairs to Bedroom 4
Bedroom 3
Garage
Rear Patio
New Porch
Old Porch
Construction Phase
Prepairing Walls to stich
32 Alexandra Rd
32 Alexandra Rd
Giving the Bungalow a New Identity
This project transformed a dated one-bedroom bungalow into a contemporary three-bedroom family home through a carefully considered programme of renovation, extension and spatial reconfiguration. Rather than replacing the existing building, our approach focused on preserving its structural shell while fundamentally reimagining how the home functions, performs and is experienced.
The brief extended beyond simply increasing accommodation. The client wished to create two additional bedrooms, convert an existing detached garage into a dedicated games room, introduce a home office for flexible working, enlarge the kitchen with a modest rear extension, relocate the shared access away from the neighbouring property, and provide a stronger sense of privacy and security through a new entrance gate and boundary treatment. At the same time, the property required extensive refurbishment to address decades of deterioration, outdated construction and poor internal organisation.
Internally, the house was completely stripped back and rebuilt around a new open-plan living, dining and kitchen arrangement, creating a bright, connected social space centred around a large glazed opening to the rear garden. The new layout significantly improves circulation, introduces greater flexibility for modern family life, and strengthens the relationship between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The original bedroom was enhanced with a new en-suite bathroom, while two additional bedrooms and a dedicated study provide accommodation that responds to the client's evolving lifestyle.
The brief extended beyond simply increasing accommodation. The client wished to create two additional bedrooms, convert an existing detached garage into a dedicated games room, introduce a home office for flexible working, enlarge the kitchen with a modest rear extension, relocate the shared access away from the neighbouring property, and provide a stronger sense of privacy and security through a new entrance gate and boundary treatment. At the same time, the property required extensive refurbishment to address decades of deterioration, outdated construction and poor internal organisation.
Internally, the house was completely stripped back and rebuilt around a new open-plan living, dining and kitchen arrangement, creating a bright, connected social space centred around a large glazed opening to the rear garden. The new layout significantly improves circulation, introduces greater flexibility for modern family life, and strengthens the relationship between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The original bedroom was enhanced with a new en-suite bathroom, while two additional bedrooms and a dedicated study provide accommodation that responds to the client's evolving lifestyle.
A New Architectural Identity
The external transformation was guided by a desire to achieve maximum architectural impact with carefully controlled construction costs. Rather than relying on expensive structural interventions, we developed a façade strategy that introduced rhythm, proportion and material contrast while celebrating the character of the original building. One of the principal challenges was the inconsistent alignment of the existing window heads and sills, which created a fragmented and visually unbalanced elevation.
Our solution introduced full-height recessed vertical reveals at every window opening, exposing and restoring the original brickwork behind the rendered façade. These textured brick panels were carefully integrated with contemporary vertical timber cladding, creating a refined dialogue between old and new. This simple yet highly effective intervention established a consistent architectural language across the elevations, visually corrected the irregular proportions of the original openings, and gave the bungalow a distinctive identity. Carefully integrated architectural lighting further enhances the depth and texture of these materials, allowing the façade to maintain its architectural presence both during the day and after dark.
The result is a complete reinvention of an ageing property into a modern, energy-efficient and highly functional home that meets contemporary living standards while retaining a meaningful connection to its original fabric. The project demonstrates how thoughtful design, intelligent planning and carefully selected materials can unlock the full potential of an existing building without unnecessary intervention.
Our solution introduced full-height recessed vertical reveals at every window opening, exposing and restoring the original brickwork behind the rendered façade. These textured brick panels were carefully integrated with contemporary vertical timber cladding, creating a refined dialogue between old and new. This simple yet highly effective intervention established a consistent architectural language across the elevations, visually corrected the irregular proportions of the original openings, and gave the bungalow a distinctive identity. Carefully integrated architectural lighting further enhances the depth and texture of these materials, allowing the façade to maintain its architectural presence both during the day and after dark.
The result is a complete reinvention of an ageing property into a modern, energy-efficient and highly functional home that meets contemporary living standards while retaining a meaningful connection to its original fabric. The project demonstrates how thoughtful design, intelligent planning and carefully selected materials can unlock the full potential of an existing building without unnecessary intervention.
The living room was designed to establish a continuous visual connection with the garden, drawing daylight, landscape and nature into the interior. Full-height glazing frames the garden as a permanent backdrop, while the exposed timber joists reinforce the direction of view and extend the architectural rhythm towards the outside. Together, these elements maximise natural light, strengthen the relationship between interior and exterior, and give the living space a calm, open and well-defined character.
Budget-Conscious Design
Given the couple's very limited budget and their need to transform this house into a welcoming and comfortable home, we focused on delivering a design that maximised value without exceeding financial constraints. Every design decision was carefully considered to balance affordability with quality.
Cost-Effective Solutions
By strategically selecting cost-effective materials and optimising the use of existing structures, we were able to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing space. This thoughtful approach allowed us to achieve the desired transformation while staying within budget, proving that a well-designed home doesn't have to come at an extraordinary cost.
Layout Reconfiguration
We proposed relocating the main entrance and completely reconfiguring the house's layout. This approach not only resolved the privacy concerns but also optimised the overall functionality and flow of the home.
Dream Home Realised
The comprehensive redesign of 32 Alexandra Road transformed a one-bedroom semi-detached house into a functional three-bedroom home that perfectly balances the couple's needs for privacy, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. This project demonstrates how strategic design thinking can overcome budget limitations and deliver exceptional results.
Harmonious Space Planning
By rethinking the layout, we were able to create a more cohesive and efficient design that maintained the couple's privacy while enhancing the overall living experience. The result was a thoughtful transformation that addressed their concerns while contributing to a more harmonious space.
Facade Redesign
The redesign of the facade included thoughtful modifications to enhance functionality and visual appeal. Gas and water meters were discreetly concealed within a cohesive frame added to the facade, which also incorporated the secondary entrance door leading to the side corridor.
Unified Aesthetic
This approach not only provided a clean, unified look but also added a fresh character to the building's exterior. The integration of practical utilities within the design demonstrates how functionality and beauty can work harmoniously together.
Enhanced Main Entrance
Material Harmony & Functionality
This careful attention to materials and design ensured the project met both aesthetic and practical goals, resulting in a cohesive, functional, and visually appealing transformation. The combination of wood, stone, and aluminium creates a sophisticated yet approachable facade.
Giving the Bungalow a New Identity
This project transformed a dated one-bedroom bungalow into a contemporary three-bedroom family home through a carefully considered programme of renovation, extension and spatial reconfiguration. Rather than replacing the existing building, our approach focused on preserving its structural shell while fundamentally reimagining how the home functions, performs and is experienced.
The brief extended beyond simply increasing accommodation. The client wished to create two additional bedrooms, convert an existing detached garage into a dedicated games room, introduce a home office for flexible working, enlarge the kitchen with a modest rear extension, relocate the shared access away from the neighbouring property, and provide a stronger sense of privacy and security through a new entrance gate and boundary treatment. At the same time, the property required extensive refurbishment to address decades of deterioration, outdated construction and poor internal organisation.
Internally, the house was completely stripped back and rebuilt around a new open-plan living, dining and kitchen arrangement, creating a bright, connected social space centred around a large glazed opening to the rear garden. The new layout significantly improves circulation, introduces greater flexibility for modern family life, and strengthens the relationship between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The original bedroom was enhanced with a new en-suite bathroom, while two additional bedrooms and a dedicated study provide accommodation that responds to the client's evolving lifestyle.
The brief extended beyond simply increasing accommodation. The client wished to create two additional bedrooms, convert an existing detached garage into a dedicated games room, introduce a home office for flexible working, enlarge the kitchen with a modest rear extension, relocate the shared access away from the neighbouring property, and provide a stronger sense of privacy and security through a new entrance gate and boundary treatment. At the same time, the property required extensive refurbishment to address decades of deterioration, outdated construction and poor internal organisation.
Internally, the house was completely stripped back and rebuilt around a new open-plan living, dining and kitchen arrangement, creating a bright, connected social space centred around a large glazed opening to the rear garden. The new layout significantly improves circulation, introduces greater flexibility for modern family life, and strengthens the relationship between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The original bedroom was enhanced with a new en-suite bathroom, while two additional bedrooms and a dedicated study provide accommodation that responds to the client's evolving lifestyle.
A New Architectural Identity
The external transformation was guided by a desire to achieve maximum architectural impact with carefully controlled construction costs. Rather than relying on expensive structural interventions, we developed a façade strategy that introduced rhythm, proportion and material contrast while celebrating the character of the original building. One of the principal challenges was the inconsistent alignment of the existing window heads and sills, which created a fragmented and visually unbalanced elevation.
Our solution introduced full-height recessed vertical reveals at every window opening, exposing and restoring the original brickwork behind the rendered façade. These textured brick panels were carefully integrated with contemporary vertical timber cladding, creating a refined dialogue between old and new. This simple yet highly effective intervention established a consistent architectural language across the elevations, visually corrected the irregular proportions of the original openings, and gave the bungalow a distinctive identity. Carefully integrated architectural lighting further enhances the depth and texture of these materials, allowing the façade to maintain its architectural presence both during the day and after dark.
The result is a complete reinvention of an ageing property into a modern, energy-efficient and highly functional home that meets contemporary living standards while retaining a meaningful connection to its original fabric. The project demonstrates how thoughtful design, intelligent planning and carefully selected materials can unlock the full potential of an existing building without unnecessary intervention.
Our solution introduced full-height recessed vertical reveals at every window opening, exposing and restoring the original brickwork behind the rendered façade. These textured brick panels were carefully integrated with contemporary vertical timber cladding, creating a refined dialogue between old and new. This simple yet highly effective intervention established a consistent architectural language across the elevations, visually corrected the irregular proportions of the original openings, and gave the bungalow a distinctive identity. Carefully integrated architectural lighting further enhances the depth and texture of these materials, allowing the façade to maintain its architectural presence both during the day and after dark.
The result is a complete reinvention of an ageing property into a modern, energy-efficient and highly functional home that meets contemporary living standards while retaining a meaningful connection to its original fabric. The project demonstrates how thoughtful design, intelligent planning and carefully selected materials can unlock the full potential of an existing building without unnecessary intervention.
The living room was designed to establish a continuous visual connection with the garden, drawing daylight, landscape and nature into the interior. Full-height glazing frames the garden as a permanent backdrop, while the exposed timber joists reinforce the direction of view and extend the architectural rhythm towards the outside. Together, these elements maximise natural light, strengthen the relationship between interior and exterior, and give the living space a calm, open and well-defined character.
Budget-Conscious Design
Given the couple's very limited budget and their need to transform this house into a welcoming and comfortable home, we focused on delivering a design that maximised value without exceeding financial constraints. Every design decision was carefully considered to balance affordability with quality.
Cost-Effective Solutions
By strategically selecting cost-effective materials and optimising the use of existing structures, we were able to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing space. This thoughtful approach allowed us to achieve the desired transformation while staying within budget, proving that a well-designed home doesn't have to come at an extraordinary cost.
Layout Reconfiguration
We proposed relocating the main entrance and completely reconfiguring the house's layout. This approach not only resolved the privacy concerns but also optimised the overall functionality and flow of the home.
Dream Home Realised
The comprehensive redesign of 32 Alexandra Road transformed a one-bedroom semi-detached house into a functional three-bedroom home that perfectly balances the couple's needs for privacy, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. This project demonstrates how strategic design thinking can overcome budget limitations and deliver exceptional results.
Harmonious Space Planning
By rethinking the layout, we were able to create a more cohesive and efficient design that maintained the couple's privacy while enhancing the overall living experience. The result was a thoughtful transformation that addressed their concerns while contributing to a more harmonious space.
Facade Redesign
The redesign of the facade included thoughtful modifications to enhance functionality and visual appeal. Gas and water meters were discreetly concealed within a cohesive frame added to the facade, which also incorporated the secondary entrance door leading to the side corridor.
Unified Aesthetic
This approach not only provided a clean, unified look but also added a fresh character to the building's exterior. The integration of practical utilities within the design demonstrates how functionality and beauty can work harmoniously together.
Enhanced Main Entrance
Material Harmony & Functionality
This careful attention to materials and design ensured the project met both aesthetic and practical goals, resulting in a cohesive, functional, and visually appealing transformation. The combination of wood, stone, and aluminium creates a sophisticated yet approachable facade.
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13 West Cottages (Refurbishment)
13 West Cottages
At 13 West Cottages, our role was to recompose the house through a carefully layered programme of refurbishment and remedial intervention, restoring not only its appearance but also its sense of order, comfort, and permanence. The project combined external renewal with targeted internal upgrades, from bespoke joinery, new windows and doors, and refreshed courtyards to the reworking of key interior spaces including the bedrooms, hallway, and kitchen. Alongside these visible improvements, more discreet repairs addressed underlying issues within the building fabric, including damp and cracking, allowing the house to perform better while regaining its clarity and character. The renewal of the private roof terrace, completed with new decking, brought the scheme to a calm and cohesive conclusion, creating a home that feels more resolved, more refined, and better aligned with everyday living.
In this project, the kitchen was redefined through an approach centred on clarity, efficiency, and visual calm. The compact and carefully organised layout makes the most of both worktop area and storage, allowing for smooth and practical daily use, while the rooflight enhances the spatial quality of the room and brings a greater sense of brightness and openness. The use of light materials, simple detailing, and a cohesive design language creates a space that feels calm, contemporary, and well resolved. Alongside these qualities, the standard of execution also played a defining role, from the precision of the cabinetry installation and the continuity of surfaces to the refinement of the lighting, junctions, and final finishes, all contributing to a clean, precise, and well-crafted interior.
In this project, the roof terrace was reimagined as an extension of the home’s architecture, rather than simply a leftover external space. By raising the floor level and introducing a suspended deck system, service elements were concealed beneath the surface, the level difference between the rooflight and the existing floor was resolved, and a clear, unified platform for everyday use was created.
The spatial design focused on calm, continuity, and functionality. The choice of decking, with its warm and natural texture, was paired with a glass balustrade of minimal visual presence, helping to preserve the sense of openness and lightness. The result is a cohesive, practical, and well-crafted terrace that transforms technical constraints into part of the project’s architectural quality.
The spatial design focused on calm, continuity, and functionality. The choice of decking, with its warm and natural texture, was paired with a glass balustrade of minimal visual presence, helping to preserve the sense of openness and lightness. The result is a cohesive, practical, and well-crafted terrace that transforms technical constraints into part of the project’s architectural quality.
The rear courtyard in this project was transformed from a hard, empty, and underused surface into a calm and functional outdoor space aligned with the architectural language of the house. The design approach treated the courtyard not simply as leftover external space, but as an outdoor room, a place for նստing, pause, and everyday use, with a sense of order, warmth, and spatial quality. To achieve this, the space was organised through clearly defined edges, integrated seating, and a stronger sense of enclosure, making the courtyard feel more legible, intimate, and usable.
The material palette was selected to support this logic. The combination of light-painted walls, warm timber seating, and stone paving creates a balanced relationship between solidity, softness, and calm, while planting and greenery soften the existing enclosure and bring depth and freshness to the space. The quality of execution also played an important role in the success of the project, from the precision of the built-in benches and the finish of the surfaces to the consistency of the materials and the overall clarity of the space. The result is a cohesive, well-crafted, and inviting courtyard that significantly enhances the quality of outdoor living.
During Construction
Before Construction
126 Montrose Avenue (Renovation)
126 Montrose Avenue
A Home Reimagined in Light, Craft and Calm
At 126 Montrose Avenue, a complete refurbishment became an opportunity to reveal the home’s hidden potential. Beneath the surface, damp, structural deficiencies and the limitations of an ageing building required extensive technical resolution before the architectural vision could take shape. A redesigned staircase, new ceilings, flooring, bespoke joinery, kitchen and bathrooms were brought together through a calm, cohesive language of light, proportion and carefully considered detail.
Despite unforeseen structural discoveries, significant remedial works and a number of construction-stage challenges, close collaboration with the client and continuous site coordination kept the project moving forward. The result is more than a refurbished house: it is a thoughtfully reimagined home, defined by craftsmanship, resilience and a timeless sense of calm.
Despite unforeseen structural discoveries, significant remedial works and a number of construction-stage challenges, close collaboration with the client and continuous site coordination kept the project moving forward. The result is more than a refurbished house: it is a thoughtfully reimagined home, defined by craftsmanship, resilience and a timeless sense of calm.
This living space was shaped around clarity, calmness, and continuity. Rather than relying on decorative excess, the design draws its strength from proportion, soft material transitions, and a restrained palette that allows light, texture, and spatial balance to take the lead. The widened opening helps establish a more fluid relationship between adjoining areas, while the continuity of flooring and the disciplined treatment of walls and ceiling create a quieter, more resolved interior language. The result is a space that feels open yet composed, understated yet carefully refined, where architectural simplicity is supported by thoughtful material selection and a high standard of execution.
In the design of the bedrooms, our aim was to create spaces that feel calm, balanced, and enduring, spaces whose quality is defined not only by the careful selection of materials and a soft, neutral palette, but also by precision in execution and the quality of the final finish. The controlled presence of natural light, together with the harmony between surfaces, textures, and interior elements, has shaped interiors that feel calm and refined, yet what truly anchors this quality is the clean and disciplined execution of details, the precise junctions between materials, the clarity of lines, and the high standard of construction. The result is a series of rooms whose sense of آرامش is not simply the product of furnishing, but of the careful alignment of design, materiality, and craftsmanship.
The redesign and transformation of the kitchen marks its evolution from a tired, dated, and visually heavy space into one that is brighter, more cohesive, and far more functional. Our intervention went well beyond simply replacing cabinetry, instead redefining the material language, unifying surfaces, improving the quality of light, and refining the relationship between function and aesthetics to create a calmer, more contemporary interior. The use of a light palette, clean lines, and warm, balanced materials, together with precise detailing, clean material junctions, and a high standard of finish, played a central role in elevating the space, making the result not merely a renovation, but a complete reworking of the kitchen’s spatial quality.
The reworking of the staircase in this project was not merely a visual upgrade, but part of a broader redefinition of the home’s spatial quality. Although it had always played a fundamental role as the only vertical connection between floors, it lacked the architectural presence, functional refinement, and visual dignity appropriate to its importance. In the new scheme, the staircase was reconsidered through a careful review of materiality, detailing, junctions, and the balance between solidity and transparency, allowing it to evolve from a purely connective element into a meaningful component in the organisation of space and the strengthening of the home’s interior identity. The warmth of timber, the lightness and transparency of the glazed balustrade, the continuity of surfaces, and the coherence of the material language all contribute to a calmer, more measured, and more architectural presence. What completes this intervention is the quality of execution, from the precision of edges and junctions to the disciplined installation of each element, the consistency of the final finishes, and the overall standard of construction, all of which have elevated the staircase not only visually, but also in the way movement and spatial experience are perceived throughout the house.
The redesign of the bathroom in this project was not simply a matter of replacing a worn-out space with a newer one, but an effort to transform a fragmented and characterless room into an environment that feels clear, composed, and architecturally resolved. In the new scheme, the space is shaped through a restrained yet precise language, where surfaces sit alongside one another with continuity and assurance, the shower enclosure reads not as an added object but as an integrated part of the overall composition, and the neutral, earthy material palette brings a sense of calm, permanence, and quiet dignity to the room. The value of this intervention lies in that spatial discipline, in the fact that each element has been given its proper place and no unnecessary gesture is allowed to disturb the stillness of the space. Craftsmanship here is not presented as a claim, but understood through the experience of the room itself, in the exact way surfaces meet, in the legibility of junctions, in the consistency of materials, and in the visual calm that can only come from a controlled and carefully executed build. The result is a bathroom that, despite its compact footprint, does not feel constrained or provisional, but complete, compact, and markedly more dignified than its previous condition.
174 Hicks Avenue
174 Hicks Ave
A Small Space with Greater Possibility
This project transformed a detached garden annexe into a more comfortable, functional and energy-efficient studio. A carefully planned side extension added approximately 6.5m², increasing the internal area to around 25m², while the refurbishment and thermal upgrades made the compact space feel brighter, warmer and far more practical. The design was also carefully adapted to respond to the site’s significant change in ground levels.
We also created visualisations for the communal garden, revealing how the wider outdoor space could be transformed. Although this element has been postponed due to budget priorities, the client loved the proposal and intends to bring it to life in a future phase.
We also created visualisations for the communal garden, revealing how the wider outdoor space could be transformed. Although this element has been postponed due to budget priorities, the client loved the proposal and intends to bring it to life in a future phase.
A compact flat designed to feel warm, calm and highly functional.
Every area has been carefully planned to maximise the available space, combining a comfortable sleeping zone, integrated study area, modern shower room, cosy living space and practical kitchenette within one cohesive layout.
Light timber finishes, warm walnut joinery, charcoal surfaces and soft green accents create a welcoming interior, while the open-plan arrangement keeps the flat feeling bright and spacious without compromising privacy or everyday practicality.
Small in footprint, but thoughtfully designed for comfortable modern living.
Light timber finishes, warm walnut joinery, charcoal surfaces and soft green accents create a welcoming interior, while the open-plan arrangement keeps the flat feeling bright and spacious without compromising privacy or everyday practicality.
Small in footprint, but thoughtfully designed for comfortable modern living.
The core idea behind this space was to transform a small studio into a bright, orderly, and efficient environment, one that, despite its limited footprint, could offer the comfort and quality of a complete home. The open arrangement of the living and kitchen areas, together with a subtle separation of functions, allows the space to feel more open and inviting while still supporting everyday living in a practical way.
A compact yet cosy and highly functional bedroom designed to make efficient use of every available centimetre. The full-length study desk provides a generous workspace with integrated drawer storage, while the single bed fits neatly alongside without making the room feel crowded. A large, well-proportioned wardrobe offers ample storage for clothing and personal belongings, helping to keep the room organised and clutter-free. Warm timber finishes, soft neutral tones and muted green accents create a calm and welcoming atmosphere, complemented by a matching roller blind for privacy and light control. The result is a practical and comfortable space that successfully combines sleeping, studying and generous storage within a clean, cohesive design.
A Small Space with Greater Possibility
This project transformed a detached garden annexe into a more comfortable, functional and energy-efficient studio. A carefully planned side extension added approximately 6.5m², increasing the internal area to around 25m², while the refurbishment and thermal upgrades made the compact space feel brighter, warmer and far more practical. The design was also carefully adapted to respond to the site’s significant change in ground levels.
We also created visualisations for the communal garden, revealing how the wider outdoor space could be transformed. Although this element has been postponed due to budget priorities, the client loved the proposal and intends to bring it to life in a future phase.
We also created visualisations for the communal garden, revealing how the wider outdoor space could be transformed. Although this element has been postponed due to budget priorities, the client loved the proposal and intends to bring it to life in a future phase.
A compact flat designed to feel warm, calm and highly functional.
Every area has been carefully planned to maximise the available space, combining a comfortable sleeping zone, integrated study area, modern shower room, cosy living space and practical kitchenette within one cohesive layout.
Light timber finishes, warm walnut joinery, charcoal surfaces and soft green accents create a welcoming interior, while the open-plan arrangement keeps the flat feeling bright and spacious without compromising privacy or everyday practicality.
Small in footprint, but thoughtfully designed for comfortable modern living.
Light timber finishes, warm walnut joinery, charcoal surfaces and soft green accents create a welcoming interior, while the open-plan arrangement keeps the flat feeling bright and spacious without compromising privacy or everyday practicality.
Small in footprint, but thoughtfully designed for comfortable modern living.
The core idea behind this space was to transform a small studio into a bright, orderly, and efficient environment, one that, despite its limited footprint, could offer the comfort and quality of a complete home. The open arrangement of the living and kitchen areas, together with a subtle separation of functions, allows the space to feel more open and inviting while still supporting everyday living in a practical way.
A compact yet cosy and highly functional bedroom designed to make efficient use of every available centimetre. The full-length study desk provides a generous workspace with integrated drawer storage, while the single bed fits neatly alongside without making the room feel crowded. A large, well-proportioned wardrobe offers ample storage for clothing and personal belongings, helping to keep the room organised and clutter-free. Warm timber finishes, soft neutral tones and muted green accents create a calm and welcoming atmosphere, complemented by a matching roller blind for privacy and light control. The result is a practical and comfortable space that successfully combines sleeping, studying and generous storage within a clean, cohesive design.
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Hillside
41 Hillside Crescent
41 Hillside Crescent project involved a carefully planned loft conversion designed to maximise space and natural light. This transformation included the installation of Velux Cabrio skylight balconies, bringing daylight into the upper floors while offering a unique blend of functionality and style. The design combines practicality with an airy, open atmosphere, elevating the property’s overall aesthetic and livability.
One of the primary challenges in the loft conversion at 41 Hillside Crescent was meeting the client’s preferences. The client requested no dormer addition and was keen on retaining all available space in the study room. To achieve this, we strategically reallocated stair width from the secondary bedroom, enabling us to position the new staircase in alignment with the existing stairs below. This solution provided the necessary headroom at the landing without compromising space in other key areas. The design maintained the property’s functional flow while respecting the client’s requirements for both layout and spatial integrity.
41 Hillside Crescent project involved a carefully planned loft conversion designed to maximise space and natural light. This transformation included the installation of Velux Cabrio skylight balconies, bringing daylight into the upper floors while offering a unique blend of functionality and style. The design combines practicality with an airy, open atmosphere, elevating the property’s overall aesthetic and livability.
One of the primary challenges in the loft conversion at 41 Hillside Crescent was meeting the client’s preferences. The client requested no dormer addition and was keen on retaining all available space in the study room. To achieve this, we strategically reallocated stair width from the secondary bedroom, enabling us to position the new staircase in alignment with the existing stairs below. This solution provided the necessary headroom at the landing without compromising space in other key areas. The design maintained the property’s functional flow while respecting the client’s requirements for both layout and spatial integrity.
41 Hillside Crescent project involved a carefully planned loft conversion designed to maximise space and natural light. This transformation included the installation of Velux Cabrio skylight balconies, bringing daylight into the upper floors while offering a unique blend of functionality and style. The design combines practicality with an airy, open atmosphere, elevating the property’s overall aesthetic and livability.
One of the primary challenges in the loft conversion at 41 Hillside Crescent was meeting the client’s preferences. The client requested no dormer addition and was keen on retaining all available space in the study room. To achieve this, we strategically reallocated stair width from the secondary bedroom, enabling us to position the new staircase in alignment with the existing stairs below. This solution provided the necessary headroom at the landing without compromising space in other key areas. The design maintained the property’s functional flow while respecting the client’s requirements for both layout and spatial integrity.
41 Hillside Crescent project involved a carefully planned loft conversion designed to maximise space and natural light. This transformation included the installation of Velux Cabrio skylight balconies, bringing daylight into the upper floors while offering a unique blend of functionality and style. The design combines practicality with an airy, open atmosphere, elevating the property’s overall aesthetic and livability.
One of the primary challenges in the loft conversion at 41 Hillside Crescent was meeting the client’s preferences. The client requested no dormer addition and was keen on retaining all available space in the study room. To achieve this, we strategically reallocated stair width from the secondary bedroom, enabling us to position the new staircase in alignment with the existing stairs below. This solution provided the necessary headroom at the landing without compromising space in other key areas. The design maintained the property’s functional flow while respecting the client’s requirements for both layout and spatial integrity.
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8 Eaton Court
Eaton
The project at 8 Eaton Court involved the redesign and extension of an existing three-bedroom house to better respond to the client’s need for additional space, improved functionality, and a more efficient layout. The brief centred on expanding the home in a way that would enhance day-to-day living while remaining fully integrated with the character and composition of the original building.
The side extension was carefully designed to accommodate a covered garage and supporting service spaces at ground floor level, improving the practical performance of the house without compromising its overall balance. At first floor level, the extension allowed for the enlargement of the bedrooms, creating more comfortable, usable, and better-proportioned living spaces for the occupants.
A key objective of the project was to ensure that the new addition would read as a natural continuation of the existing house rather than an isolated or visually disconnected element. Our design approach therefore focused on maximising the potential of the side plot, improving the internal spatial arrangement, and maintaining architectural harmony between the existing structure and the new extension.
Our role at Form + Function Studio included assessing the site’s opportunities and constraints, redesigning the internal layout, developing the architectural design for the side extension, and preparing the required drawings and documentation to move the project forward. The result is a carefully considered residential extension that increases both the functional value of the property and the overall quality of the living environment.
The side extension was carefully designed to accommodate a covered garage and supporting service spaces at ground floor level, improving the practical performance of the house without compromising its overall balance. At first floor level, the extension allowed for the enlargement of the bedrooms, creating more comfortable, usable, and better-proportioned living spaces for the occupants.
A key objective of the project was to ensure that the new addition would read as a natural continuation of the existing house rather than an isolated or visually disconnected element. Our design approach therefore focused on maximising the potential of the side plot, improving the internal spatial arrangement, and maintaining architectural harmony between the existing structure and the new extension.
Our role at Form + Function Studio included assessing the site’s opportunities and constraints, redesigning the internal layout, developing the architectural design for the side extension, and preparing the required drawings and documentation to move the project forward. The result is a carefully considered residential extension that increases both the functional value of the property and the overall quality of the living environment.
Ground Floor Plan
At ground floor level, the design intervention was intentionally limited and focused, with no changes made to the existing internal layout of the house. This part of the project centred on enclosing the existing parking area and adding a new storage space alongside it. The store was designed with dual access from both the garage and the garden, improving everyday practicality and creating a more efficient relationship between the covered parking area and the external space. The result is a simple, well-integrated addition that enhances the functionality of the ground floor while remaining fully in keeping with the existing house.
First Floor Plan
At first floor level, the side extension below provides the opportunity to improve both the quality and the size of the bedroom spaces. This intervention creates more generous, better-proportioned, and more comfortable rooms, enhancing the overall living quality of the house. While expanding the usable floor area, the design also maintains consistency with the existing structure and the architectural character of the property.
At ground floor level, the design intervention was intentionally limited and focused, with no changes made to the existing internal layout of the house. This part of the project centred on enclosing the existing parking area and adding a new storage space alongside it. The store was designed with dual access from both the garage and the garden, improving everyday practicality and creating a more efficient relationship between the covered parking area and the external space. The result is a simple, well-integrated addition that enhances the functionality of the ground floor while remaining fully in keeping with the existing house.
First Floor Plan
At first floor level, the side extension below provides the opportunity to improve both the quality and the size of the bedroom spaces. This intervention creates more generous, better-proportioned, and more comfortable rooms, enhancing the overall living quality of the house. While expanding the usable floor area, the design also maintains consistency with the existing structure and the architectural character of the property.
The side extension at 8 Eaton Court not only accommodated the client’s request for a utility room and a covered garage on the ground floor but also allowed for significant improvements on the first floor. By incorporating the extension, we successfully enlarged the secondary bedroom, enhancing its spatial quality and increasing access to natural daylight, along with the addition of extra wardrobes for functional storage.
Moreover, the master bedroom benefited substantially from the redesign, as it was upgraded with a private en-suite bathroom and larger windows to allow more daylight, creating a brighter and more luxurious living environment. These changes transformed the house into a modern, functional home while meeting the client’s needs for comfort and practicality.
Moreover, the master bedroom benefited substantially from the redesign, as it was upgraded with a private en-suite bathroom and larger windows to allow more daylight, creating a brighter and more luxurious living environment. These changes transformed the house into a modern, functional home while meeting the client’s needs for comfort and practicality.
The project at 8 Eaton Court involved the redesign and extension of an existing three-bedroom house to better respond to the client’s need for additional space, improved functionality, and a more efficient layout. The brief centred on expanding the home in a way that would enhance day-to-day living while remaining fully integrated with the character and composition of the original building.
The side extension was carefully designed to accommodate a covered garage and supporting service spaces at ground floor level, improving the practical performance of the house without compromising its overall balance. At first floor level, the extension allowed for the enlargement of the bedrooms, creating more comfortable, usable, and better-proportioned living spaces for the occupants.
A key objective of the project was to ensure that the new addition would read as a natural continuation of the existing house rather than an isolated or visually disconnected element. Our design approach therefore focused on maximising the potential of the side plot, improving the internal spatial arrangement, and maintaining architectural harmony between the existing structure and the new extension.
Our role at Form + Function Studio included assessing the site’s opportunities and constraints, redesigning the internal layout, developing the architectural design for the side extension, and preparing the required drawings and documentation to move the project forward. The result is a carefully considered residential extension that increases both the functional value of the property and the overall quality of the living environment.
The side extension was carefully designed to accommodate a covered garage and supporting service spaces at ground floor level, improving the practical performance of the house without compromising its overall balance. At first floor level, the extension allowed for the enlargement of the bedrooms, creating more comfortable, usable, and better-proportioned living spaces for the occupants.
A key objective of the project was to ensure that the new addition would read as a natural continuation of the existing house rather than an isolated or visually disconnected element. Our design approach therefore focused on maximising the potential of the side plot, improving the internal spatial arrangement, and maintaining architectural harmony between the existing structure and the new extension.
Our role at Form + Function Studio included assessing the site’s opportunities and constraints, redesigning the internal layout, developing the architectural design for the side extension, and preparing the required drawings and documentation to move the project forward. The result is a carefully considered residential extension that increases both the functional value of the property and the overall quality of the living environment.
Ground Floor Plan
At ground floor level, the design intervention was intentionally limited and focused, with no changes made to the existing internal layout of the house. This part of the project centred on enclosing the existing parking area and adding a new storage space alongside it. The store was designed with dual access from both the garage and the garden, improving everyday practicality and creating a more efficient relationship between the covered parking area and the external space. The result is a simple, well-integrated addition that enhances the functionality of the ground floor while remaining fully in keeping with the existing house.
First Floor Plan
At first floor level, the side extension below provides the opportunity to improve both the quality and the size of the bedroom spaces. This intervention creates more generous, better-proportioned, and more comfortable rooms, enhancing the overall living quality of the house. While expanding the usable floor area, the design also maintains consistency with the existing structure and the architectural character of the property.
At ground floor level, the design intervention was intentionally limited and focused, with no changes made to the existing internal layout of the house. This part of the project centred on enclosing the existing parking area and adding a new storage space alongside it. The store was designed with dual access from both the garage and the garden, improving everyday practicality and creating a more efficient relationship between the covered parking area and the external space. The result is a simple, well-integrated addition that enhances the functionality of the ground floor while remaining fully in keeping with the existing house.
First Floor Plan
At first floor level, the side extension below provides the opportunity to improve both the quality and the size of the bedroom spaces. This intervention creates more generous, better-proportioned, and more comfortable rooms, enhancing the overall living quality of the house. While expanding the usable floor area, the design also maintains consistency with the existing structure and the architectural character of the property.
The side extension at 8 Eaton Court not only accommodated the client’s request for a utility room and a covered garage on the ground floor but also allowed for significant improvements on the first floor. By incorporating the extension, we successfully enlarged the secondary bedroom, enhancing its spatial quality and increasing access to natural daylight, along with the addition of extra wardrobes for functional storage.
Moreover, the master bedroom benefited substantially from the redesign, as it was upgraded with a private en-suite bathroom and larger windows to allow more daylight, creating a brighter and more luxurious living environment. These changes transformed the house into a modern, functional home while meeting the client’s needs for comfort and practicality.
Moreover, the master bedroom benefited substantially from the redesign, as it was upgraded with a private en-suite bathroom and larger windows to allow more daylight, creating a brighter and more luxurious living environment. These changes transformed the house into a modern, functional home while meeting the client’s needs for comfort and practicality.
The project at 8 Eaton Court involved the redesign and extension of an existing three-bedroom house to better respond to the client’s need for additional space, improved functionality, and a more efficient layout. The brief centred on expanding the home in a way that would enhance day-to-day living while remaining fully integrated with the character and composition of the original building.
The side extension was carefully designed to accommodate a covered garage and supporting service spaces at ground floor level, improving the practical performance of the house without compromising its overall balance. At first floor level, the extension allowed for the enlargement of the bedrooms, creating more comfortable, usable, and better-proportioned living spaces for the occupants.
A key objective of the project was to ensure that the new addition would read as a natural continuation of the existing house rather than an isolated or visually disconnected element. Our design approach therefore focused on maximising the potential of the side plot, improving the internal spatial arrangement, and maintaining architectural harmony between the existing structure and the new extension.
Our role at Form + Function Studio included assessing the site’s opportunities and constraints, redesigning the internal layout, developing the architectural design for the side extension, and preparing the required drawings and documentation to move the project forward. The result is a carefully considered residential extension that increases both the functional value of the property and the overall quality of the living environment.
The side extension was carefully designed to accommodate a covered garage and supporting service spaces at ground floor level, improving the practical performance of the house without compromising its overall balance. At first floor level, the extension allowed for the enlargement of the bedrooms, creating more comfortable, usable, and better-proportioned living spaces for the occupants.
A key objective of the project was to ensure that the new addition would read as a natural continuation of the existing house rather than an isolated or visually disconnected element. Our design approach therefore focused on maximising the potential of the side plot, improving the internal spatial arrangement, and maintaining architectural harmony between the existing structure and the new extension.
Our role at Form + Function Studio included assessing the site’s opportunities and constraints, redesigning the internal layout, developing the architectural design for the side extension, and preparing the required drawings and documentation to move the project forward. The result is a carefully considered residential extension that increases both the functional value of the property and the overall quality of the living environment.
Ground Floor Plan
At ground floor level, the design intervention was intentionally limited and focused, with no changes made to the existing internal layout of the house. This part of the project centred on enclosing the existing parking area and adding a new storage space alongside it. The store was designed with dual access from both the garage and the garden, improving everyday practicality and creating a more efficient relationship between the covered parking area and the external space. The result is a simple, well-integrated addition that enhances the functionality of the ground floor while remaining fully in keeping with the existing house.
First Floor Plan
At first floor level, the side extension below provides the opportunity to improve both the quality and the size of the bedroom spaces. This intervention creates more generous, better-proportioned, and more comfortable rooms, enhancing the overall living quality of the house. While expanding the usable floor area, the design also maintains consistency with the existing structure and the architectural character of the property.
At ground floor level, the design intervention was intentionally limited and focused, with no changes made to the existing internal layout of the house. This part of the project centred on enclosing the existing parking area and adding a new storage space alongside it. The store was designed with dual access from both the garage and the garden, improving everyday practicality and creating a more efficient relationship between the covered parking area and the external space. The result is a simple, well-integrated addition that enhances the functionality of the ground floor while remaining fully in keeping with the existing house.
First Floor Plan
At first floor level, the side extension below provides the opportunity to improve both the quality and the size of the bedroom spaces. This intervention creates more generous, better-proportioned, and more comfortable rooms, enhancing the overall living quality of the house. While expanding the usable floor area, the design also maintains consistency with the existing structure and the architectural character of the property.
The side extension at 8 Eaton Court not only accommodated the client’s request for a utility room and a covered garage on the ground floor but also allowed for significant improvements on the first floor. By incorporating the extension, we successfully enlarged the secondary bedroom, enhancing its spatial quality and increasing access to natural daylight, along with the addition of extra wardrobes for functional storage.
Moreover, the master bedroom benefited substantially from the redesign, as it was upgraded with a private en-suite bathroom and larger windows to allow more daylight, creating a brighter and more luxurious living environment. These changes transformed the house into a modern, functional home while meeting the client’s needs for comfort and practicality.
Moreover, the master bedroom benefited substantially from the redesign, as it was upgraded with a private en-suite bathroom and larger windows to allow more daylight, creating a brighter and more luxurious living environment. These changes transformed the house into a modern, functional home while meeting the client’s needs for comfort and practicality.
The project at 8 Eaton Court involved the redesign and extension of an existing three-bedroom house to better respond to the client’s need for additional space, improved functionality, and a more efficient layout. The brief centred on expanding the home in a way that would enhance day-to-day living while remaining fully integrated with the character and composition of the original building.
The side extension was carefully designed to accommodate a covered garage and supporting service spaces at ground floor level, improving the practical performance of the house without compromising its overall balance. At first floor level, the extension allowed for the enlargement of the bedrooms, creating more comfortable, usable, and better-proportioned living spaces for the occupants.
A key objective of the project was to ensure that the new addition would read as a natural continuation of the existing house rather than an isolated or visually disconnected element. Our design approach therefore focused on maximising the potential of the side plot, improving the internal spatial arrangement, and maintaining architectural harmony between the existing structure and the new extension.
Our role at Form + Function Studio included assessing the site’s opportunities and constraints, redesigning the internal layout, developing the architectural design for the side extension, and preparing the required drawings and documentation to move the project forward. The result is a carefully considered residential extension that increases both the functional value of the property and the overall quality of the living environment.
The side extension was carefully designed to accommodate a covered garage and supporting service spaces at ground floor level, improving the practical performance of the house without compromising its overall balance. At first floor level, the extension allowed for the enlargement of the bedrooms, creating more comfortable, usable, and better-proportioned living spaces for the occupants.
A key objective of the project was to ensure that the new addition would read as a natural continuation of the existing house rather than an isolated or visually disconnected element. Our design approach therefore focused on maximising the potential of the side plot, improving the internal spatial arrangement, and maintaining architectural harmony between the existing structure and the new extension.
Our role at Form + Function Studio included assessing the site’s opportunities and constraints, redesigning the internal layout, developing the architectural design for the side extension, and preparing the required drawings and documentation to move the project forward. The result is a carefully considered residential extension that increases both the functional value of the property and the overall quality of the living environment.
Ground Floor Plan
At ground floor level, the design intervention was intentionally limited and focused, with no changes made to the existing internal layout of the house. This part of the project centred on enclosing the existing parking area and adding a new storage space alongside it. The store was designed with dual access from both the garage and the garden, improving everyday practicality and creating a more efficient relationship between the covered parking area and the external space. The result is a simple, well-integrated addition that enhances the functionality of the ground floor while remaining fully in keeping with the existing house.
First Floor Plan
At first floor level, the side extension below provides the opportunity to improve both the quality and the size of the bedroom spaces. This intervention creates more generous, better-proportioned, and more comfortable rooms, enhancing the overall living quality of the house. While expanding the usable floor area, the design also maintains consistency with the existing structure and the architectural character of the property.
At ground floor level, the design intervention was intentionally limited and focused, with no changes made to the existing internal layout of the house. This part of the project centred on enclosing the existing parking area and adding a new storage space alongside it. The store was designed with dual access from both the garage and the garden, improving everyday practicality and creating a more efficient relationship between the covered parking area and the external space. The result is a simple, well-integrated addition that enhances the functionality of the ground floor while remaining fully in keeping with the existing house.
First Floor Plan
At first floor level, the side extension below provides the opportunity to improve both the quality and the size of the bedroom spaces. This intervention creates more generous, better-proportioned, and more comfortable rooms, enhancing the overall living quality of the house. While expanding the usable floor area, the design also maintains consistency with the existing structure and the architectural character of the property.
The side extension at 8 Eaton Court not only accommodated the client’s request for a utility room and a covered garage on the ground floor but also allowed for significant improvements on the first floor. By incorporating the extension, we successfully enlarged the secondary bedroom, enhancing its spatial quality and increasing access to natural daylight, along with the addition of extra wardrobes for functional storage.
Moreover, the master bedroom benefited substantially from the redesign, as it was upgraded with a private en-suite bathroom and larger windows to allow more daylight, creating a brighter and more luxurious living environment. These changes transformed the house into a modern, functional home while meeting the client’s needs for comfort and practicality.
Moreover, the master bedroom benefited substantially from the redesign, as it was upgraded with a private en-suite bathroom and larger windows to allow more daylight, creating a brighter and more luxurious living environment. These changes transformed the house into a modern, functional home while meeting the client’s needs for comfort and practicality.
The project at 8 Eaton Court involved the redesign and extension of an existing three-bedroom house to better respond to the client’s need for additional space, improved functionality, and a more efficient layout. The brief centred on expanding the home in a way that would enhance day-to-day living while remaining fully integrated with the character and composition of the original building.
The side extension was carefully designed to accommodate a covered garage and supporting service spaces at ground floor level, improving the practical performance of the house without compromising its overall balance. At first floor level, the extension allowed for the enlargement of the bedrooms, creating more comfortable, usable, and better-proportioned living spaces for the occupants.
A key objective of the project was to ensure that the new addition would read as a natural continuation of the existing house rather than an isolated or visually disconnected element. Our design approach therefore focused on maximising the potential of the side plot, improving the internal spatial arrangement, and maintaining architectural harmony between the existing structure and the new extension.
Our role at Form + Function Studio included assessing the site’s opportunities and constraints, redesigning the internal layout, developing the architectural design for the side extension, and preparing the required drawings and documentation to move the project forward. The result is a carefully considered residential extension that increases both the functional value of the property and the overall quality of the living environment.
The side extension was carefully designed to accommodate a covered garage and supporting service spaces at ground floor level, improving the practical performance of the house without compromising its overall balance. At first floor level, the extension allowed for the enlargement of the bedrooms, creating more comfortable, usable, and better-proportioned living spaces for the occupants.
A key objective of the project was to ensure that the new addition would read as a natural continuation of the existing house rather than an isolated or visually disconnected element. Our design approach therefore focused on maximising the potential of the side plot, improving the internal spatial arrangement, and maintaining architectural harmony between the existing structure and the new extension.
Our role at Form + Function Studio included assessing the site’s opportunities and constraints, redesigning the internal layout, developing the architectural design for the side extension, and preparing the required drawings and documentation to move the project forward. The result is a carefully considered residential extension that increases both the functional value of the property and the overall quality of the living environment.
Ground Floor Plan
At ground floor level, the design intervention was intentionally limited and focused, with no changes made to the existing internal layout of the house. This part of the project centred on enclosing the existing parking area and adding a new storage space alongside it. The store was designed with dual access from both the garage and the garden, improving everyday practicality and creating a more efficient relationship between the covered parking area and the external space. The result is a simple, well-integrated addition that enhances the functionality of the ground floor while remaining fully in keeping with the existing house.
First Floor Plan
At first floor level, the side extension below provides the opportunity to improve both the quality and the size of the bedroom spaces. This intervention creates more generous, better-proportioned, and more comfortable rooms, enhancing the overall living quality of the house. While expanding the usable floor area, the design also maintains consistency with the existing structure and the architectural character of the property.
At ground floor level, the design intervention was intentionally limited and focused, with no changes made to the existing internal layout of the house. This part of the project centred on enclosing the existing parking area and adding a new storage space alongside it. The store was designed with dual access from both the garage and the garden, improving everyday practicality and creating a more efficient relationship between the covered parking area and the external space. The result is a simple, well-integrated addition that enhances the functionality of the ground floor while remaining fully in keeping with the existing house.
First Floor Plan
At first floor level, the side extension below provides the opportunity to improve both the quality and the size of the bedroom spaces. This intervention creates more generous, better-proportioned, and more comfortable rooms, enhancing the overall living quality of the house. While expanding the usable floor area, the design also maintains consistency with the existing structure and the architectural character of the property.
The side extension at 8 Eaton Court not only accommodated the client’s request for a utility room and a covered garage on the ground floor but also allowed for significant improvements on the first floor. By incorporating the extension, we successfully enlarged the secondary bedroom, enhancing its spatial quality and increasing access to natural daylight, along with the addition of extra wardrobes for functional storage.
Moreover, the master bedroom benefited substantially from the redesign, as it was upgraded with a private en-suite bathroom and larger windows to allow more daylight, creating a brighter and more luxurious living environment. These changes transformed the house into a modern, functional home while meeting the client’s needs for comfort and practicality.
Moreover, the master bedroom benefited substantially from the redesign, as it was upgraded with a private en-suite bathroom and larger windows to allow more daylight, creating a brighter and more luxurious living environment. These changes transformed the house into a modern, functional home while meeting the client’s needs for comfort and practicality.
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Iveagh
56 Iveagh Close
The project at 56 Iveagh Close was designed to meet the unique needs of a multi-generational family living in a close-knit arrangement. Over time, the family required a semi-independent space for the eldest daughter, prompting the decision to transform the loft into a compact yet functional suite.
56 Iveagh Close
The design aimed to create a self-contained living area within the loft, ensuring privacy and comfort while maintaining a connection to the main household. The transformation included a hip-to-gable conversion to achieve the necessary height and maximise usable space, followed by the construction of a dormer to provide additional headroom and natural light. The result was a thoughtfully designed suite that blended practicality with the warmth of family living, tailored to the evolving needs of the household.
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
The project at 56 Iveagh Close was designed to meet the unique needs of a multi-generational family living in a close-knit arrangement. Over time, the family required a semi-independent space for the eldest daughter, prompting the decision to transform the loft into a compact yet functional suite.
56 Iveagh Close
The design aimed to create a self-contained living area within the loft, ensuring privacy and comfort while maintaining a connection to the main household. The transformation included a hip-to-gable conversion to achieve the necessary height and maximise usable space, followed by the construction of a dormer to provide additional headroom and natural light. The result was a thoughtfully designed suite that blended practicality with the warmth of family living, tailored to the evolving needs of the household.
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
The project at 56 Iveagh Close was designed to meet the unique needs of a multi-generational family living in a close-knit arrangement. Over time, the family required a semi-independent space for the eldest daughter, prompting the decision to transform the loft into a compact yet functional suite.
56 Iveagh Close
The design aimed to create a self-contained living area within the loft, ensuring privacy and comfort while maintaining a connection to the main household. The transformation included a hip-to-gable conversion to achieve the necessary height and maximise usable space, followed by the construction of a dormer to provide additional headroom and natural light. The result was a thoughtfully designed suite that blended practicality with the warmth of family living, tailored to the evolving needs of the household.
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
56 Iveagh Close
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41 Fairfield Crescent
(House to 3 Flats)
41 Fairfield
Future-Ready Residential Conversion
This former three-bedroom house was carefully reconfigured into three well-planned apartments: a three-bedroom flat, a two-bedroom flat and a one-bedroom flat. The project also includes a dedicated office within the refurbished outbuilding, making better use of the entire site while retaining the character and residential quality of the original property.
Through thoughtful planning and efficient use of space, the development delivers flexible, contemporary accommodation designed around modern living. The internal arrangement was also carefully considered to preserve the property’s future adaptability, allowing a potential conversion to HMO use to be achieved with minimal alterations to the layout, should this be required at a later stage.
Through thoughtful planning and efficient use of space, the development delivers flexible, contemporary accommodation designed around modern living. The internal arrangement was also carefully considered to preserve the property’s future adaptability, allowing a potential conversion to HMO use to be achieved with minimal alterations to the layout, should this be required at a later stage.
This contemporary living room is designed as a warm and comfortable retreat, with full-height glazing creating a seamless visual connection to the landscaped garden and private garden office beyond. A refined palette of natural timber, soft neutral fabrics and deep green accents brings balance and character to the interior, while layered lighting creates an inviting atmosphere throughout the day and evening. Every element has been carefully considered to combine comfort, functionality and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living.
From One Home to Three
This former three-bedroom house was carefully reconfigured into three well-planned apartments: a three-bedroom flat, a two-bedroom flat and a one-bedroom flat. The project also includes a dedicated office within the refurbished outbuilding, making better use of the entire site while retaining the character and residential quality of the original property.
Through thoughtful planning and efficient use of space, the development delivers flexible, contemporary accommodation designed around modern living.
Through thoughtful planning and efficient use of space, the development delivers flexible, contemporary accommodation designed around modern living.
Future-Ready Residential Conversion
This former three-bedroom house was carefully reconfigured into three well-planned apartments: a three-bedroom flat, a two-bedroom flat and a one-bedroom flat. The project also includes a dedicated office within the refurbished outbuilding, making better use of the entire site while retaining the character and residential quality of the original property.
Through thoughtful planning and efficient use of space, the development delivers flexible, contemporary accommodation designed around modern living. The internal arrangement was also carefully considered to preserve the property’s future adaptability, allowing a potential conversion to HMO use to be achieved with minimal alterations to the layout, should this be required at a later stage.
Through thoughtful planning and efficient use of space, the development delivers flexible, contemporary accommodation designed around modern living. The internal arrangement was also carefully considered to preserve the property’s future adaptability, allowing a potential conversion to HMO use to be achieved with minimal alterations to the layout, should this be required at a later stage.
This contemporary living room is designed as a warm and comfortable retreat, with full-height glazing creating a seamless visual connection to the landscaped garden and private garden office beyond. A refined palette of natural timber, soft neutral fabrics and deep green accents brings balance and character to the interior, while layered lighting creates an inviting atmosphere throughout the day and evening. Every element has been carefully considered to combine comfort, functionality and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living.
From One Home to Three
This former three-bedroom house was carefully reconfigured into three well-planned apartments: a three-bedroom flat, a two-bedroom flat and a one-bedroom flat. The project also includes a dedicated office within the refurbished outbuilding, making better use of the entire site while retaining the character and residential quality of the original property.
Through thoughtful planning and efficient use of space, the development delivers flexible, contemporary accommodation designed around modern living.
Through thoughtful planning and efficient use of space, the development delivers flexible, contemporary accommodation designed around modern living.
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274 Well Hall Road
(Rear Extension - Conservation Area)
At this project, we were invited to reimagine the home through a rear extension, while securing planning approval within a notably tight programme, a process completed successfully in just four weeks. The design opened the house with quiet precision, carving out a calm and independent dining area, a more secluded living space, and a kitchen rebalanced for both function and flow. A new ground floor WC and utility area were introduced to bring greater ease to daily life, while the first floor was carefully refined to improve circulation, proportion, and the relationship between rooms. The result is a home that feels lighter, more intuitive, and more generously composed, a thoughtful transformation shaped around comfort, clarity, and everyday living.
At ground floor level, the spatial organisation was carefully redefined to create a clearer distinction between the public and private parts of the home, while maintaining a smooth and balanced relationship between them. Entry is taken from the centre of the plan, with the central core, including the staircase and circulation route, acting as the backbone of the scheme. To the left, the main living room was shaped as a more independent, quieter and more private space, supporting a stronger sense of retreat, focus and everyday family use. By being set apart from the busier kitchen and dining areas, this room takes on a warmer and more composed character.
In contrast, the rear extension created an open, bright and continuous space for the kitchen, dining area and informal sitting area on the right-hand side of the plan, with a stronger connection to the garden. The dining area is positioned beside openings facing the rear garden, reinforcing the relationship between inside and outside, while the kitchen, centred around an island, became both more efficient in functional terms and a natural hub for daily interaction. The ground floor WC and utility space were also carefully placed within the middle of the plan, close to the stair core, improving the day-to-day performance of the house without disturbing the clarity, balance and legibility of the layout. The result is a ground floor that feels more fluid in circulation, stronger in function, and lighter, more cohesive and more generous in its support of everyday living.
In contrast, the rear extension created an open, bright and continuous space for the kitchen, dining area and informal sitting area on the right-hand side of the plan, with a stronger connection to the garden. The dining area is positioned beside openings facing the rear garden, reinforcing the relationship between inside and outside, while the kitchen, centred around an island, became both more efficient in functional terms and a natural hub for daily interaction. The ground floor WC and utility space were also carefully placed within the middle of the plan, close to the stair core, improving the day-to-day performance of the house without disturbing the clarity, balance and legibility of the layout. The result is a ground floor that feels more fluid in circulation, stronger in function, and lighter, more cohesive and more generous in its support of everyday living.
At first floor level, the design focused on reorganising and upgrading the home’s private spaces, with particular emphasis on the redesign of the bathroom, the creation of a master bedroom, and the introduction of a functional terrace formed through the rear extension below. These interventions not only improved the quality of living in terms of comfort, privacy and usability, but also gave this part of the house a clearer sense of order and identity.
The new master bedroom brings a greater sense of calm, independence and everyday comfort, while the terrace extends the experience of the interior outward, adding a practical and enjoyable external space to the upper floor. At the same time, the reconfigured bathroom plays an important role in improving the overall functionality of this level. The result is a first floor that feels more balanced, more efficient and more refined, completing the wider transformation of the house in a thoughtful and cohesive way.
The new master bedroom brings a greater sense of calm, independence and everyday comfort, while the terrace extends the experience of the interior outward, adding a practical and enjoyable external space to the upper floor. At the same time, the reconfigured bathroom plays an important role in improving the overall functionality of this level. The result is a first floor that feels more balanced, more efficient and more refined, completing the wider transformation of the house in a thoughtful and cohesive way.
The new intervention to the elevation operates in a subtle yet effective way, rather than competing with the main built form, with particular emphasis on the entrance, a clearer definition of the extended section, and the use of materials and detailing that add greater depth, texture and character to the façade.
At this project, we were invited to reimagine the home through a rear extension, while securing planning approval within a notably tight programme, a process completed successfully in just four weeks. The design opened the house with quiet precision, carving out a calm and independent dining area, a more secluded living space, and a kitchen rebalanced for both function and flow. A new ground floor WC and utility area were introduced to bring greater ease to daily life, while the first floor was carefully refined to improve circulation, proportion, and the relationship between rooms. The result is a home that feels lighter, more intuitive, and more generously composed, a thoughtful transformation shaped around comfort, clarity, and everyday living.
At ground floor level, the spatial organisation was carefully redefined to create a clearer distinction between the public and private parts of the home, while maintaining a smooth and balanced relationship between them. Entry is taken from the centre of the plan, with the central core, including the staircase and circulation route, acting as the backbone of the scheme. To the left, the main living room was shaped as a more independent, quieter and more private space, supporting a stronger sense of retreat, focus and everyday family use. By being set apart from the busier kitchen and dining areas, this room takes on a warmer and more composed character.
In contrast, the rear extension created an open, bright and continuous space for the kitchen, dining area and informal sitting area on the right-hand side of the plan, with a stronger connection to the garden. The dining area is positioned beside openings facing the rear garden, reinforcing the relationship between inside and outside, while the kitchen, centred around an island, became both more efficient in functional terms and a natural hub for daily interaction. The ground floor WC and utility space were also carefully placed within the middle of the plan, close to the stair core, improving the day-to-day performance of the house without disturbing the clarity, balance and legibility of the layout. The result is a ground floor that feels more fluid in circulation, stronger in function, and lighter, more cohesive and more generous in its support of everyday living.
In contrast, the rear extension created an open, bright and continuous space for the kitchen, dining area and informal sitting area on the right-hand side of the plan, with a stronger connection to the garden. The dining area is positioned beside openings facing the rear garden, reinforcing the relationship between inside and outside, while the kitchen, centred around an island, became both more efficient in functional terms and a natural hub for daily interaction. The ground floor WC and utility space were also carefully placed within the middle of the plan, close to the stair core, improving the day-to-day performance of the house without disturbing the clarity, balance and legibility of the layout. The result is a ground floor that feels more fluid in circulation, stronger in function, and lighter, more cohesive and more generous in its support of everyday living.
At first floor level, the design focused on reorganising and upgrading the home’s private spaces, with particular emphasis on the redesign of the bathroom, the creation of a master bedroom, and the introduction of a functional terrace formed through the rear extension below. These interventions not only improved the quality of living in terms of comfort, privacy and usability, but also gave this part of the house a clearer sense of order and identity.
The new master bedroom brings a greater sense of calm, independence and everyday comfort, while the terrace extends the experience of the interior outward, adding a practical and enjoyable external space to the upper floor. At the same time, the reconfigured bathroom plays an important role in improving the overall functionality of this level. The result is a first floor that feels more balanced, more efficient and more refined, completing the wider transformation of the house in a thoughtful and cohesive way.
The new master bedroom brings a greater sense of calm, independence and everyday comfort, while the terrace extends the experience of the interior outward, adding a practical and enjoyable external space to the upper floor. At the same time, the reconfigured bathroom plays an important role in improving the overall functionality of this level. The result is a first floor that feels more balanced, more efficient and more refined, completing the wider transformation of the house in a thoughtful and cohesive way.
The new intervention to the elevation operates in a subtle yet effective way, rather than competing with the main built form, with particular emphasis on the entrance, a clearer definition of the extended section, and the use of materials and detailing that add greater depth, texture and character to the façade.
At this project, we were invited to reimagine the home through a rear extension, while securing planning approval within a notably tight programme, a process completed successfully in just four weeks. The design opened the house with quiet precision, carving out a calm and independent dining area, a more secluded living space, and a kitchen rebalanced for both function and flow. A new ground floor WC and utility area were introduced to bring greater ease to daily life, while the first floor was carefully refined to improve circulation, proportion, and the relationship between rooms. The result is a home that feels lighter, more intuitive, and more generously composed, a thoughtful transformation shaped around comfort, clarity, and everyday living.
At ground floor level, the spatial organisation was carefully redefined to create a clearer distinction between the public and private parts of the home, while maintaining a smooth and balanced relationship between them. Entry is taken from the centre of the plan, with the central core, including the staircase and circulation route, acting as the backbone of the scheme. To the left, the main living room was shaped as a more independent, quieter and more private space, supporting a stronger sense of retreat, focus and everyday family use. By being set apart from the busier kitchen and dining areas, this room takes on a warmer and more composed character.
In contrast, the rear extension created an open, bright and continuous space for the kitchen, dining area and informal sitting area on the right-hand side of the plan, with a stronger connection to the garden. The dining area is positioned beside openings facing the rear garden, reinforcing the relationship between inside and outside, while the kitchen, centred around an island, became both more efficient in functional terms and a natural hub for daily interaction. The ground floor WC and utility space were also carefully placed within the middle of the plan, close to the stair core, improving the day-to-day performance of the house without disturbing the clarity, balance and legibility of the layout. The result is a ground floor that feels more fluid in circulation, stronger in function, and lighter, more cohesive and more generous in its support of everyday living.
In contrast, the rear extension created an open, bright and continuous space for the kitchen, dining area and informal sitting area on the right-hand side of the plan, with a stronger connection to the garden. The dining area is positioned beside openings facing the rear garden, reinforcing the relationship between inside and outside, while the kitchen, centred around an island, became both more efficient in functional terms and a natural hub for daily interaction. The ground floor WC and utility space were also carefully placed within the middle of the plan, close to the stair core, improving the day-to-day performance of the house without disturbing the clarity, balance and legibility of the layout. The result is a ground floor that feels more fluid in circulation, stronger in function, and lighter, more cohesive and more generous in its support of everyday living.
At first floor level, the design focused on reorganising and upgrading the home’s private spaces, with particular emphasis on the redesign of the bathroom, the creation of a master bedroom, and the introduction of a functional terrace formed through the rear extension below. These interventions not only improved the quality of living in terms of comfort, privacy and usability, but also gave this part of the house a clearer sense of order and identity.
The new master bedroom brings a greater sense of calm, independence and everyday comfort, while the terrace extends the experience of the interior outward, adding a practical and enjoyable external space to the upper floor. At the same time, the reconfigured bathroom plays an important role in improving the overall functionality of this level. The result is a first floor that feels more balanced, more efficient and more refined, completing the wider transformation of the house in a thoughtful and cohesive way.
The new master bedroom brings a greater sense of calm, independence and everyday comfort, while the terrace extends the experience of the interior outward, adding a practical and enjoyable external space to the upper floor. At the same time, the reconfigured bathroom plays an important role in improving the overall functionality of this level. The result is a first floor that feels more balanced, more efficient and more refined, completing the wider transformation of the house in a thoughtful and cohesive way.
The new intervention to the elevation operates in a subtle yet effective way, rather than competing with the main built form, with particular emphasis on the entrance, a clearer definition of the extended section, and the use of materials and detailing that add greater depth, texture and character to the façade.
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31 Cranbourne Gardens
(House to Flats Conversion)
House to 4 Flats
31 Cranbourne Gardens transformed a large family house into four self-contained flats, enabling a retired couple to downsize without leaving the home and neighbourhood they valued. The scheme created a spacious three-bedroom ground-floor flat for comfortable single-level living, with three additional flats above, unlocking the property’s long-term income potential.
Form + Function Studio carefully reorganised the building to balance personal attachment, practicality, technical requirements and market value. A redesigned staircase, rear extension and dormer roof extension improved circulation, headroom and overall efficiency, creating a well-resolved and enduring residential asset.
Form + Function Studio carefully reorganised the building to balance personal attachment, practicality, technical requirements and market value. A redesigned staircase, rear extension and dormer roof extension improved circulation, headroom and overall efficiency, creating a well-resolved and enduring residential asset.
Open-Plan Living, Connected to the Garden
This open-plan living, dining and kitchen space was designed to feel generous, calm and naturally connected. Warm timber finishes, a soft neutral palette and carefully layered lighting bring cohesion across the room, while the large garden-facing windows draw daylight deep into the interior and create a strong visual connection with the landscape. The result is a welcoming and flexible setting for relaxing, dining and spending time together.
A Private Den for Reading, Reflection and Rest
Created for a retired client who enjoys spending a significant part of the day reading, thinking and pursuing personal interests, this room was conceived as much more than a conventional home office.
The client affectionately referred to the space as a “den”, a private retreat where they could withdraw from the rest of the house, surround themselves with the things they enjoyed and comfortably spend hours in their own world. Our aim was to translate this deeply personal idea into an interior that felt secluded, warm and entirely their own.
The layout is organised into two distinct yet visually connected zones. A generous study area, complete with a full-height bookcase, reading chair and spacious desk, provides a comfortable setting for reading, writing and occasional work. Alongside it, a dedicated resting area with a comfortable bed allows the client to pause, relax or take a short rest without leaving the room.
Warm timber finishes, carefully layered lighting, soft furnishings and selected artwork give the interior a welcoming and lived-in character. Every element was considered to create a place where the client could retreat, settle in and lose track of time, moving naturally between reading, reflection, personal interests and rest throughout the day.
The client affectionately referred to the space as a “den”, a private retreat where they could withdraw from the rest of the house, surround themselves with the things they enjoyed and comfortably spend hours in their own world. Our aim was to translate this deeply personal idea into an interior that felt secluded, warm and entirely their own.
The layout is organised into two distinct yet visually connected zones. A generous study area, complete with a full-height bookcase, reading chair and spacious desk, provides a comfortable setting for reading, writing and occasional work. Alongside it, a dedicated resting area with a comfortable bed allows the client to pause, relax or take a short rest without leaving the room.
Warm timber finishes, carefully layered lighting, soft furnishings and selected artwork give the interior a welcoming and lived-in character. Every element was considered to create a place where the client could retreat, settle in and lose track of time, moving naturally between reading, reflection, personal interests and rest throughout the day.
House to 4 Flats
31 Cranbourne Gardens transformed a large family house into four self-contained flats, enabling a retired couple to downsize without leaving the home and neighbourhood they valued. The scheme created a spacious three-bedroom ground-floor flat for comfortable single-level living, with three additional flats above, unlocking the property’s long-term income potential.
Form + Function Studio carefully reorganised the building to balance personal attachment, practicality, technical requirements and market value. A redesigned staircase, rear extension and dormer roof extension improved circulation, headroom and overall efficiency, creating a well-resolved and enduring residential asset.
Form + Function Studio carefully reorganised the building to balance personal attachment, practicality, technical requirements and market value. A redesigned staircase, rear extension and dormer roof extension improved circulation, headroom and overall efficiency, creating a well-resolved and enduring residential asset.
Open-Plan Living, Connected to the Garden
This open-plan living, dining and kitchen space was designed to feel generous, calm and naturally connected. Warm timber finishes, a soft neutral palette and carefully layered lighting bring cohesion across the room, while the large garden-facing windows draw daylight deep into the interior and create a strong visual connection with the landscape. The result is a welcoming and flexible setting for relaxing, dining and spending time together.
A Private Den for Reading, Reflection and Rest
Created for a retired client who enjoys spending a significant part of the day reading, thinking and pursuing personal interests, this room was conceived as much more than a conventional home office.
The client affectionately referred to the space as a “den”, a private retreat where they could withdraw from the rest of the house, surround themselves with the things they enjoyed and comfortably spend hours in their own world. Our aim was to translate this deeply personal idea into an interior that felt secluded, warm and entirely their own.
The layout is organised into two distinct yet visually connected zones. A generous study area, complete with a full-height bookcase, reading chair and spacious desk, provides a comfortable setting for reading, writing and occasional work. Alongside it, a dedicated resting area with a comfortable bed allows the client to pause, relax or take a short rest without leaving the room.
Warm timber finishes, carefully layered lighting, soft furnishings and selected artwork give the interior a welcoming and lived-in character. Every element was considered to create a place where the client could retreat, settle in and lose track of time, moving naturally between reading, reflection, personal interests and rest throughout the day.
The client affectionately referred to the space as a “den”, a private retreat where they could withdraw from the rest of the house, surround themselves with the things they enjoyed and comfortably spend hours in their own world. Our aim was to translate this deeply personal idea into an interior that felt secluded, warm and entirely their own.
The layout is organised into two distinct yet visually connected zones. A generous study area, complete with a full-height bookcase, reading chair and spacious desk, provides a comfortable setting for reading, writing and occasional work. Alongside it, a dedicated resting area with a comfortable bed allows the client to pause, relax or take a short rest without leaving the room.
Warm timber finishes, carefully layered lighting, soft furnishings and selected artwork give the interior a welcoming and lived-in character. Every element was considered to create a place where the client could retreat, settle in and lose track of time, moving naturally between reading, reflection, personal interests and rest throughout the day.
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St Neots Apartments
St Neots Apartments is a residential conversion project that reimagines a former three-storey sofa workshop and gallery, previously in commercial and industrial use, as 14 contemporary flats comprising a mix of one and two-bedroom homes. The ground floor is dedicated to access and shared circulation, while the residential accommodation is arranged across the upper two floors.
Located in Cambridgeshire, the project was led by Form + Function through RIBA Stages 2 to 4. The scheme was shaped by intelligent spatial planning, generous natural light, and a careful response to its setting. Following the completion of structural reinforcement works, the building was prepared for its next life as a thoughtfully designed residential development.
Located in Cambridgeshire, the project was led by Form + Function through RIBA Stages 2 to 4. The scheme was shaped by intelligent spatial planning, generous natural light, and a careful response to its setting. Following the completion of structural reinforcement works, the building was prepared for its next life as a thoughtfully designed residential development.
At this stage of the project, the quality of construction is evident in the careful intervention within the existing structure, the precision of the structural reinforcement works, and the clearly phased approach to execution. Construction methods and material decisions were selected to maintain the building’s structural integrity while meeting technical requirements, long-term performance standards, and essential safety considerations on site. This phase reflects a disciplined approach to workmanship, close attention to construction detail, and a strong commitment to transforming the existing fabric into a safe, reliable, and high-performing built environment.
Precise and high-quality execution of the project, with emphasis on proper insulation, compliance with technical requirements, and adherence to safety principles throughout the construction process.
The introduction of a raised floor was a technical and construction-led response to the existing conditions of the project, providing an accurate adaptation to the existing fabric while enabling the orderly and compliant integration of building services, and contributing to build quality, ease of maintenance, and the safe, reliable performance of the space.
This part of the project resulted from necessary and carefully considered interventions carried out to align the existing structure with the new design requirements. In a development of this nature, retaining the original building fabric without technical review and targeted structural upgrades would not have provided a sufficiently reliable or future-ready basis for the proposed transformation.
Structural intervention became an essential part of the process, not only to increase load-bearing capacity, but also to establish a secure foundation for the following stages of construction and to ensure compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, and the long-term performance expected of the completed project.
At this stage of the project, the quality of construction is evident in the careful intervention within the existing structure, the precision of the structural reinforcement works, and the clearly phased approach to execution. Construction methods and material decisions were selected to maintain the building’s structural integrity while meeting technical requirements, long-term performance standards, and essential safety considerations on site. This phase reflects a disciplined approach to workmanship, close attention to construction detail, and a strong commitment to transforming the existing fabric into a safe, reliable, and high-performing built environment.
St Neots Apartments is a residential conversion project that reimagines a former three-storey sofa workshop and gallery, previously in commercial and industrial use, as 14 contemporary flats comprising a mix of one and two-bedroom homes. The ground floor is dedicated to access and shared circulation, while the residential accommodation is arranged across the upper two floors.
Located in Cambridgeshire, the project was led by Form + Function through RIBA Stages 2 to 4. The scheme was shaped by intelligent spatial planning, generous natural light, and a careful response to its setting. Following the completion of structural reinforcement works, the building was prepared for its next life as a thoughtfully designed residential development.
Located in Cambridgeshire, the project was led by Form + Function through RIBA Stages 2 to 4. The scheme was shaped by intelligent spatial planning, generous natural light, and a careful response to its setting. Following the completion of structural reinforcement works, the building was prepared for its next life as a thoughtfully designed residential development.
At this stage of the project, the quality of construction is evident in the careful intervention within the existing structure, the precision of the structural reinforcement works, and the clearly phased approach to execution. Construction methods and material decisions were selected to maintain the building’s structural integrity while meeting technical requirements, long-term performance standards, and essential safety considerations on site. This phase reflects a disciplined approach to workmanship, close attention to construction detail, and a strong commitment to transforming the existing fabric into a safe, reliable, and high-performing built environment.
Precise and high-quality execution of the project, with emphasis on proper insulation, compliance with technical requirements, and adherence to safety principles throughout the construction process.
The introduction of a raised floor was a technical and construction-led response to the existing conditions of the project, providing an accurate adaptation to the existing fabric while enabling the orderly and compliant integration of building services, and contributing to build quality, ease of maintenance, and the safe, reliable performance of the space.
This part of the project resulted from necessary and carefully considered interventions carried out to align the existing structure with the new design requirements. In a development of this nature, retaining the original building fabric without technical review and targeted structural upgrades would not have provided a sufficiently reliable or future-ready basis for the proposed transformation.
Structural intervention became an essential part of the process, not only to increase load-bearing capacity, but also to establish a secure foundation for the following stages of construction and to ensure compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, and the long-term performance expected of the completed project.
At this stage of the project, the quality of construction is evident in the careful intervention within the existing structure, the precision of the structural reinforcement works, and the clearly phased approach to execution. Construction methods and material decisions were selected to maintain the building’s structural integrity while meeting technical requirements, long-term performance standards, and essential safety considerations on site. This phase reflects a disciplined approach to workmanship, close attention to construction detail, and a strong commitment to transforming the existing fabric into a safe, reliable, and high-performing built environment.
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2 Westcombe Drive
A Thoughtful Transformation into Two Family Homes
This is another of our live Design and Build projects, currently progressing from planning towards delivery. The proposed scheme has been carefully developed to accommodate two families comfortably, providing a generous three-bedroom ground-floor flat and a four-bedroom duplex across the first and loft floors, each with sufficient private outdoor space and on-site parking.
Despite the substantial increase in accommodation, the design avoids placing an inappropriate burden on the surrounding area. The scale, form and materials have been carefully considered to respect the established character of the neighbourhood, while improving the architectural quality, functionality and long-term value of the property.
Despite the substantial increase in accommodation, the design avoids placing an inappropriate burden on the surrounding area. The scale, form and materials have been carefully considered to respect the established character of the neighbourhood, while improving the architectural quality, functionality and long-term value of the property.
A Light-Filled Heart to the Ground-Floor Home
At the heart of the ground-floor flat is a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, designed to support everyday family life as well as entertaining. Each area flows naturally into the next, while remaining clearly defined through furniture placement, lighting and material choices.
The bay window and full-height glazing draw daylight deep into the interior, while warm timber, natural stone, soft neutral tones and muted greens create a calm and welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen island provides informal seating and a practical connection between cooking and living, while the dining and lounge areas offer ample space for the family to come together comfortably. The result is a sociable, functional and carefully balanced interior that gives the three-bedroom flat the character of a complete family home.
The bay window and full-height glazing draw daylight deep into the interior, while warm timber, natural stone, soft neutral tones and muted greens create a calm and welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen island provides informal seating and a practical connection between cooking and living, while the dining and lounge areas offer ample space for the family to come together comfortably. The result is a sociable, functional and carefully balanced interior that gives the three-bedroom flat the character of a complete family home.
Working alongside the client and their investment consultant, we assessed each option in terms of planning risk, construction cost, buildability, spatial quality and potential return. This allowed the client to move forward with clarity, not guesswork. The final scheme created a generous three-bedroom flat at ground-floor level, with a four-bedroom duplex arranged across the first and loft floors. The 3rd floor was also designed with the flexibility to operate as the 3rd flat in the future, subject to the necessary approvals.
What had once been a stalled investment became a clear and workable development strategy. Through careful design, commercial thinking and a willingness to explore every possibility, we helped reveal the value that had always been hidden within the property.
What had once been a stalled investment became a clear and workable development strategy. Through careful design, commercial thinking and a willingness to explore every possibility, we helped reveal the value that had always been hidden within the property.
A Thoughtful Transformation into Two Family Homes
This is another of our live Design and Build projects, currently progressing from planning towards delivery. The proposed scheme has been carefully developed to accommodate two families comfortably, providing a generous three-bedroom ground-floor flat and a four-bedroom duplex across the first and loft floors, each with sufficient private outdoor space and on-site parking.
Despite the substantial increase in accommodation, the design avoids placing an inappropriate burden on the surrounding area. The scale, form and materials have been carefully considered to respect the established character of the neighbourhood, while improving the architectural quality, functionality and long-term value of the property.
Despite the substantial increase in accommodation, the design avoids placing an inappropriate burden on the surrounding area. The scale, form and materials have been carefully considered to respect the established character of the neighbourhood, while improving the architectural quality, functionality and long-term value of the property.
A Light-Filled Heart to the Ground-Floor Home
At the heart of the ground-floor flat is a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, designed to support everyday family life as well as entertaining. Each area flows naturally into the next, while remaining clearly defined through furniture placement, lighting and material choices.
The bay window and full-height glazing draw daylight deep into the interior, while warm timber, natural stone, soft neutral tones and muted greens create a calm and welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen island provides informal seating and a practical connection between cooking and living, while the dining and lounge areas offer ample space for the family to come together comfortably. The result is a sociable, functional and carefully balanced interior that gives the three-bedroom flat the character of a complete family home.
The bay window and full-height glazing draw daylight deep into the interior, while warm timber, natural stone, soft neutral tones and muted greens create a calm and welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen island provides informal seating and a practical connection between cooking and living, while the dining and lounge areas offer ample space for the family to come together comfortably. The result is a sociable, functional and carefully balanced interior that gives the three-bedroom flat the character of a complete family home.
Working alongside the client and their investment consultant, we assessed each option in terms of planning risk, construction cost, buildability, spatial quality and potential return. This allowed the client to move forward with clarity, not guesswork. The final scheme created a generous three-bedroom flat at ground-floor level, with a four-bedroom duplex arranged across the first and loft floors. The 3rd floor was also designed with the flexibility to operate as the 3rd flat in the future, subject to the necessary approvals.
What had once been a stalled investment became a clear and workable development strategy. Through careful design, commercial thinking and a willingness to explore every possibility, we helped reveal the value that had always been hidden within the property.
What had once been a stalled investment became a clear and workable development strategy. Through careful design, commercial thinking and a willingness to explore every possibility, we helped reveal the value that had always been hidden within the property.
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