Remodelling of the Lower Ground Floor of a Victorian Townhouse: Mo-tel House
Mo-tel House is a remodelling of the lower ground floor of a Victorian townhouse in Islington, London, for a young family of four.
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Mo-tel House is a remodelling of the lower ground floor of a Victorian townhouse in Islington, London, for a young family of four.
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