Dulwich house
AQSO arquitectos office. The skylight in the living room is achieved by opening up the space between the beams supporting the upper floor. The openings are flared to let in more light.

the skylights

The skylight is a delicate composition made of stainless steel profiles, tempered glass and plasterboard that serves to conceal the beams of the new slab structure. The flared shape of the openings allows more light to enter and enhances the dynamic appearance of the ceiling.

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the skylights

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Skylights are an effective way to introduce light into a home extension. London townhouses are often narrow and elongated, so skylights and patios are the only ways to bring light into the central part of the house.

To achieve the roof openings without disturbing the structural system that supports the upper floor, skylights are placed between the cross beams. Each opening is rectangular and is enclosed with sealed double glazing over a stainless steel frame.

At the top, the roof is waterproofed by a sawtooth-shaped roof that gives the building an industrial look. The false ceiling of the interior reproduces the reverse shape, so the openings are flared and allow sunlight to penetrate to the darkest part of the house.

The result is homogeneous lighting that floods the adjacent brick wall. The ceiling becomes a distinctive element of the interior design and offers an economical and functional solution.

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AQSO arquitectos office. The kitchen's extension to the garden provides space for a large living area.

the lounge area

AQSO arquitectos office. From the dining room you can see the back garden of the house, separated by the threshold of the door. The open floor plan allows a visual connection between all the spaces.

the dinning room view

AQSO arquitectos office. Along the white-painted solid brick wall sits a comfortable, informal wooden bench that doubles as a sofa and sideboard.

the bench

AQSO arquitectos office. The living room is arranged as an open plan, with a kitchen island in the middle and a roof light along the existing brick wall.

the reception room

AQSO arquitectos office. The extension of the house offers a contemporary and elegant look, invading the garden as if it were a sophisticated steel and glass box.

the back yard

AQSO arquitectos office. The floor plans show the spaces for daytime use on the first floor and those for nighttime use on the upper floor. The extension of the house provides a large living room and an additional bedroom.

the floor plan layouts

AQSO arquitectos office. The façade towards the garden is framed by a steel flared edge, which also serves to support a large pivoting door.

the garden pivot door

AQSO arquitectos office. The section of the building shows the spaciousness of the living room, the rooflights and the relationship between the original building and the new extension towards the garden.

the cross section

AQSO arquitectos office. The unique design of the stairs provides a bookcase in front of the dining room and conceals a small toilet under the steps.

the staircase

AQSO arquitectos office. The glazed entrance door illuminates the foyer, which gives access to the dining room and office. The staircase is also a bookcase.

the entrance hall

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