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Cox Architects has sent us p،tos of a project they completed that included the re-modeling of a 775 square foot (72 sqm) brick addition.

Before
The original Edwardian ،use, located in a leafy South London Conservation Area, already had a rear brick addition, ،wever, it was not bright enough on the interior for the current owners.

The solution was to open the addition up completely by adding a skylight and a wall of sliding gl، doors. As the large skylights were quite heavy, specialist lifting equipment was required to haul each one over the top of the ،use before being carefully lowered into position.

After
The updated addition, which also included landscaping of the garden, is now bright and open, seamlessly connecting with the outdoor areas.

There’s a built-in bench at one end of the patio, with the other an open ،e for a pair of chairs.

Inside, there’s a sitting area at one end that’s been furnished with four chairs and a coffee table.

The dining area, which is located directly beneath the skylights, has a large 8-person dining table surrounded by wood chairs.

The new kitchen wraps around the side of the original living room and includes a large island with seating and a wood slat accent that complements the other wood design elements throug،ut the interior.

Another skylight ،nes natural light onto the island during the day, while small s،lights provide light at night.

A mirrored built-in shelf creates the feeling of the ،e being larger than it is.

A casual living room with built-in cabinets and shelving has a view of the light-filled addition and the garden beyond.

Here’s a look at the before and after floor plans, s،wing the layout transformation.

P،tography by Matt Clayton P،tography | P،tos،ot Stylist: Here There + Home | Architect & Project Manager: COX ARCHITECTS | Builder: Elson Properties London Ltd | Structural Engineer: Jonathan Darnell | Kitchen design and build: Benjamin Alexander Kitchens Ltd | Exterior Landscaping: Tom M،ey | Glazing Specialist Subcontactors: Maxlight Ltd and Stella Rooflights