A home created within the shell of a derelict chapel has won first prize in a contest to find the best new house extensions in London.
Described as "unbeatable", The Chapel by architecture and property development studio Craftworks is this year's winner of the Don't Move, Improve! awards, which are organised by New London Architecture (NLA).
Winning project The Chapel is a home inside a formerly derelict chapel
The London-based studio, previously known as John Smart Architects, created the new home within the old structure of a religious building in Camberwell, south London.
A new floor was created beneath, providing space for bedrooms, while a new roof punctured with triangular skylights creates living areas with a dramatic lofty ceiling. "The Chapel is one of the most dramatic transformations and the jury was unanimous in giving it first prize ? the large space and elegant treatment of the roof was unbeatable," said NLA director and jury chair Peter Murray.
Stego, Southwark, by Archmongers won second prize
Second prize was awarded to Stego, a renovation project by Archmongers at a 1980s end-of-terrace house in Southwark, featuring corrugated metal cladding and green details.
Folded Wedge Townhouse, Lewisham, by Russell Hunt Architects is joint winner of third prize
Meanwhile third prize is shared by two projects: Folded Wedge Townhouse in Lewisham, by Russell Hunt Architects, and Lauriston Road in Hackney, by Gundry + Ducker.
Lauriston Road, Hac...