London studio ROAR Architects has converted and extended an end-of-terrace home in Kentish Town into two self-contained apartments for a brother and sister, with contrasting interiors designed to capture each of their personalities.
ROAR, based in North London, was approached by the clients after they had purchased a former women's refuge on Leverton Street in the Kentish Town Conservation Area.
ROAR Architects has converted and extended an end-of-terrace home in London
The building had stood empty for five years, and the project began by stripping out previous alterations before adding rear and mansard roof extensions for the two split-level duplexes.
"The concept for the project was to allow for independence whilst encouraging family life," explained the studio. "Each [duplex] has its own entrance to the street, stairwells and makes full use of the compact building footprint." It has been split into two colourful apartments
Inside, different colour palettes and fittings have been used to give each dwelling a contrasting identity and character.
"The client and I were keen to use colour throughout the project to add playfulness and vibrance as you move through the spaces, starting at their front doors," said ROAR director Shaun O'Brien.
One kitchen has wooden cabinets, while the second (top image) is green
The lower apartment, accessed via a black door in the building's side elevation, features a bright kitchen and dining space within the rear ...