2017-18
Whistler Street,
Whistler Street
Whistler Street
Full refurbishment, rear extension and loft extension in a Conservation Area in Islington.
Context
Whistler street is an unusual collection of compact Victorian terraced houses arranged in a mews like pattern close to Highbury fields. The focus of the project was to create an open plan flexible layout making the most of the possible views and connection to the west facing garden at ground level, and out over roof tops towards the Emirates Stadium at loft level.
A key client ambition for the property was to re-organise the house around two equally weighted generous bedrooms to enable effective sublet of one of these and the use of the other as a master bedroom.
Context
Whistler street is an unusual collection of compact Victorian terraced houses arranged in a mews like pattern close to Highbury fields. The focus of the project was to create an open plan flexible layout making the most of the possible views and connection to the west facing garden at ground level, and out over roof tops towards the Emirates Stadium at loft level.
A key client ambition for the property was to re-organise the house around two equally weighted generous bedrooms to enable effective sublet of one of these and the use of the other as a master bedroom.
Context
Whistler street is an unusual collection of compact Victorian terraced houses arranged in a mews like pattern close to Highbury fields. The focus of the project was to create an open plan flexible layout making the most of the possible views and connection to the west facing garden at ground level, and out over roof tops towards the Emirates Stadium at loft level.
A key client ambition for the property was to re-organise the house around two equally weighted generous bedrooms to enable effective sublet of one of these and the use of the other as a master bedroom.
A generous skylight
To make the most of the proximity of the garden a simple composition of generous skylight and garden glazing was used to complement the compact nature of the original property. A galley style kitchen is located under the roof light to benefit from good natural light and to emphasise the connection between the living areas and the garden.
A generous skylight
To make the most of the proximity of the garden a simple composition of generous skylight and garden glazing was used to complement the compact nature of the original property. A galley style kitchen is located under the roof light to benefit from good natural light and to emphasise the connection between the living areas and the garden.
A generous skylight
To make the most of the proximity of the garden a simple composition of generous skylight and garden glazing was used to complement the compact nature of the original property. A galley style kitchen is located under the roof light to benefit from good natural light and to emphasise the connection between the living areas and the garden.
Improved thermal performance
The works included a full upgrade to services and insulation throughout, ensuring that the completed project achieves a high level of energy efficiency and thermal performance.
Improved thermal performance
The works included a full upgrade to services and insulation throughout, ensuring that the completed project achieves a high level of energy efficiency and thermal performance.
Improved thermal performance
The works included a full upgrade to services and insulation throughout, ensuring that the completed project achieves a high level of energy efficiency and thermal performance.
Previous Condition
Previous Condition
Previous Condition
133.
Whistler Street
Year:
2017-18
Location: Highbury, London
, UK
Category:
Private
Restrictions: Conservation area
Project 2017-18; Construction 2018
Team: Oliver Cooke, Francis Fawcett; Sian Ricketts
Structural design & Party wall: SG Structures
Contractor: JK Construction
Photos: Peter Landers
