Council house renovation

Built

Jim Stephenson

The project turns a disregarded ex-council house into a home with character, now proud to tell its story through space, light and materials.

Winner 'Compact Design of the Year' - Don't Move, Improve! 2021

The client commissioned VATRAA for a complete transformation of her ex-council house, aimed at preserving a discrete appearance on the outside while becoming warm, protective, and spacious on the inside.

The surprise is revealed when stepping through the door: a tall entrance lobby marks the start of a journey through different spaces and atmospheres, each tailored to the function they serve. By turning constraints into opportunities, the project transformed a disregarded house into a home with a distinctive character, now proud to tell its story through space, light and materials.

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Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Southwark

Size

80 sq m

Completion

May 2020

Location

3 William Ellis Way, London SE16 4RY, UK

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