Our Stanstead Road project features in Grand Designs magazine

Grand Designs magazine recently featured our Stanstead Road project as an example of an inspiring renovation scheme.

The project, which involved the careful refurbishment and extension of a characterful Victorian house in Wanstead, was included in the publication’s Extend, Convert, Renovate! supplement. This informative guide was published alongside the November 2018 issue of the magazine.

Clear Architects’ design focused on restoring the property to its original character. As the house is situated in a Conservation Area, it was vital that any renovation work be sympathetic to its surroundings, respecting the period charm of the existing house.

Numerous eye-catching heritage details on the exterior of the house were restored, including the sash windows and the original brickwork. Inside, the layout of the house was reconfigured to provide a light-filled, flowing space that connects seamlessly to the new extension.

Interior period details were also reinstated as part of the project, including the striking tiled floor in the hallway. An original stained glass window was also incorporated as a standout design feature in the family bathroom. Other interior flourishes, such as the coving and skirting boards, were also restored as part of the scheme.

Our Ducketts Mead project features in Grand Designs magazine

Grand Designs magazine recently featured our Ducketts Mead project, a radical remodel and extension project designed by Clear Architects.

The case study-style article highlights how the rundown façade of this striking 1960s building was brought up to date.

Situated on a floodplain close to the River Stort, the bungalow sits on stilts. The dwelling was extended to establish a new kitchen-diner and the upstairs layout was reconfigured. A new photography studio was also added to the garden.

By re-jigging the layout of the upper storey, a new master bedroom, lounge and further sleeping quarters were created. This level now offers pleasant vistas across the green living roof that covers the new ground floor extension.

The new addition features a stone wall, which adds an attractive, textured design flourish to the structure. A glazed corner with an overhang provides another eye-catching architectural element.