The client lived in a one bedroom second
floor flat of a Victorian tenement block. He wanted a second bedroom and
a place to work from home. He was also concerned about the hall and corridor
which were dark and cramped.
The roof was extended to accommodate a master bedroom. The hallway was enlarged
and lit from new windows to such an extent that it has become the heart
of the flat. It extends vertically from a new entrance on the first floor
up to the new attic floor. The new stair is steel using industrial style
grille treads. This was done for economy and to make it as light as possible
in the relatively small space. The grille treads allow light to pass through
them and create interesting shadows on the walls.
The additional rooms are enlarged landings off the stairway. The first is a study and the second a reading area - bookshelves and a bench.
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