Dulwich house
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

The brick facade of the original house contrasts with the appearance of the new extension, which looks like a steel and glass box. The thickness of the roof and walls gradually decreases until it ends in a tapered steel profile that offers a light and sophisticated look.

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the back yard

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The low density of 18th and 19th century London neighbourhoods relied on providing a private garden for each terraced house. Current regulations allow this space to be occupied to extend the building and adapt it to current use.

The reconfiguration of the interior design of the dwelling combined with the extension of the ground floor into the garden provides a multi-functional space in connection with nature.

Skylights in the roof bring light into the back of the new pavilion, while the front façade is completely glazed. Two-thirds of this area can be opened up by a large pivoting door that invites you to enjoy the garden.

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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

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

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

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