This loft extension in north London transforms the roof of a family home into a warm, playful retreat for a child. Designed as a modern ‘treehouse’, it offers a cozy space to sleep, play, and dream.
The architecht was commissioned to create a new bedroom and shower room in the attic. The design draws on childhood memories—of treehouses, attics, and secret hideouts with views over treetops.
The design approach focused on maintaining the original character of the Victorian home while integrating modern elements to create a bright, spacious living environment.
The project required careful consideration of the building's heritage aspects, ensuring that modern additions complemented rather than overwhelmed the original architectural details.
A large dormer window floods the room with light and opens up views over the garden and street. Below it, a built-in plywood desk and reading nook offer a perfect spot to study or relax.
The new bathroom includes an enclosed shower and a skylight framing a view of the turret’s restored finial. A plywood staircase, appearing to 'hang' from above, connects the loft to the rest of the house, bringing more light into the Victorian stairwell through a new skylight.
IBLA also reorganised the laundry and utility rooms and added a large skylight over the kitchen. At the rear, modern glazed additions blend with traditional elements for a dynamic new look.