Rees Street

Built

The complete retrofit of an off-kilter Victorian townhouse, creating a modern interior that magnifies the client’s art collection and creates greater flow between living spaces.

Featured in Don't Move, Improve! 2021

This off-kilter home suffered from subsidence, topped by a poorly built mansard loft and bottomed by a damp basement. Replacing everything but the four walls, the modern interior now belies its Victorian frontage. The design centres on a bespoke staircase, which floats off the main structure.

As the client wanted more space for his art collection, a closet wing extension was inserted to create a light tunnel, allowing pictures to be hung across the back wall. Showcasing these works required a subtle material palette, marrying concrete with Douglas fir and Tadelakt.

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Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Islington

Size

156 sq m

Estimated completion

December 2019

Location

10 Rees St, London N1 7AR, UK

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