In Muswell Hill, North London, Mulroy Architects undertook the refurbishment of a Victorian family home, increasing the available floor space by 25%. The challenge was to maximize the space while preserving the property’s original architectural features, especially the charming Victorian bay window at the rear.
Homeowners Caroline and Alan faced a unique decision: move to Australia for its sun-soaked alfresco living or stay in their beloved London. Opting to remain, they engaged Mulroy Architects to address their home’s lack of natural light and restricted views due to a north-facing garden and a shadowed rear façade.
This refurbishment and extension maximised the potential of this existing Victorian terrace home. Moving from a heavily compartmentalised layout to a new open plan arrangement has increased functionality and brought light into the center of the Uplands Road House.
Ridge Road is the extension and refurbishment of an end of terrace Edwardian home in Crouch End. Two new single storey extensions connect to an existing dining area, housing a new kitchen and sun room which together create a contemporary open plan living area at the rear of the property.
A high-end loft extension maximising the properties potential by adding a fourth bedroom, dressing room and bathroom to a family home in Essex. The aim was to create a sleek luxurious retreat for the homeowners while adding an extra 25sqm of habitable space.
As the house is built on a hill, the stair is an important part of the design. It is the visual focus of the home and links the new and old buildings. The glazed ceiling above provides glimpses up to the sky and trees that makes the house feel bigger.
The renovation of the Minchenden Crescent House involved repurposing the existing floor plans in order to incorporate a large open kitchen and dining space. In order to create this unique space, Andrew Mulroy architects suggested rebuilding
