Architecture studio DeDraft has remodelled a terraced house in east London, adding a kitchen extension clad in green aluminium panels that connects the interior with the garden.
Hackney-based DeDraft oversaw the modernisation of AR Residence in Walthamstow for an illustrator and librarian who were keen for colour to play a leading role in the project.
Above: AR Residence's extension is clad in green aluminium. Top image: it was added as part of a remodel of the Victorian terraced house
According to the studio, the project brief also called for brighter internal spaces, which led to the inclusion of large windows and skylights that bring in plenty of natural light.
The compact extension at the rear of the typical terraced property accommodates a kitchen and dining area lined with glazed doors that open onto an adjoining patio. Large windows were introduced to maximise light inside
"Given the small footprint, a single-storey addition at ground floor was added to meet the depth of the neighbour's rear addition," the architecture studio explained.
"Wrapping it across the garden between the adjacent additions, a series of interconnecting linear spaces was created from front to back and appears as a continuing theme on all floors."
The extension accommodates a kitchen and dining area
The extension is clad in aluminium panels with a matt-green finish. The bespoke cladding features thick standing seams that introduce a vertical rhythm to the facade.
The patio c...