South Hampstead House

Dynamic reconfiguration and extension to a semidetached Edwardian home

LONDON, SOUTH HAMPSTEAD NW6

ECA Studio were commissioned to transform and extend a large Edwardian home with poor connections to a loved garden. An existing cramped extension is replaced with an open, contemporary ‘box’ clad in corten-steel-inspired tiles. The new extension enhances the relationship between the kitchen and the beautiful garden that had been so lacking until now.

By completely reconfiguring the layout of the property we created six generous double bedrooms. The incorporation of a suspended, perforated metal staircase allowed natural light to flood deep into the house.

The space embodies the joy of cooking together and enhances contemporary living. It features a spacious central island, perfect for prep, seating, and storage. The light grey stone worktop elegantly folds down to form the shorter sides of the island, resulting in a striking sculptural volume that stands out against the dark, textured wood grain doors.

From the central island, you can enjoy views of the garden, as well as the hallway and sitting room, which are situated on a higher level at the front of the house. The glass partition provides acoustic separation while visually connecting the rooms and allowing natural light to flood in during the evenings.