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windows. These were inspired by the original windows
and also served a functional purpose by turning into a
balcony balustrade when fully open.
At the ground floor, an oversized french door fully opens
the view to the river. The terracotta coloured concrete
facade borrows the colour of the original red brick window
arches and blends in with the trees nearby.
Overall, the new rear image is respectful of the surroundings, complementary to the old and gives the sensation it
was always meant to be there.
Bogdan and Anamaria truly transformed our house and our
living experience! When we bought our house, it was in quite
a state but a promising property, we knew we needed someone
special to help transform it and bring our vision to life! We’re
so happy that we found Vatraa. From the design to the
construction, it was very easy to work with them and we found
a natural partnership. They paid close attention to our ask and
turned our house into a magical space; a serene bedroom, a
highly functional and stunning kitchen, beautiful living spaces
that blended perfectly into its environment and a consistent
aesthetic throughout the entire house. It was genuinely exceptional. We wanted to conserve many of the original features of
the house, and Vatraa skilfully blended the old and new with
great care and grace. I was so impressed with the level of care
and attention to detail they put into our project, I don’t think it
could have been any better. At the time we met VATRAA they
were a young and upcoming architecture studio, and we
weren’t sure whether to go with them or a more seasoned team
for such a huge project, but we’re so happy we went with them
eventually as we really couldn’t have asked for a better pair to
work with! A, homeowner
Above, stairway
MAIN CONTRACTOR - Q Projects Ltd
LOCATION - Putney, Conservation Area, Wandsworth,
London
PROGRAM - Rear extension, basement extension and
restoration with conservation principles
AREA - 260sqm (vs. 194 sqm before basement and rear
extension)
STATUS - Completed 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH - thermal
insulation while conserving internal features ‘as found’;
removing oly what was strictly needed to minimise new
materials; restoring existing stair, floorboards and plaster;
use of breathable material to enhance durability of
building fabric and well-being;
ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR, LANDSCAPE
DESIGN - VATRAA
PLANTING - Beaufort Rampton
PLASTERING - Lime Green
PHOTOGRAPHY - Jim Stephenson
AWARDS - Winner, Home Transformation of the Year,
British Home Awards 2024
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