Holland Park House 

Restoring Victorian character with a restrained stone extension and crafted detailing.

Holland Park, London 

A multi-story brick building with glass doors and windows, some with white railings and plant landscaping in the foreground.

Heritage and Stone

This project transforms a later Victorian mid-terrace house in Holland Park with a sensitive combination of restoration and new intervention. Where possible, original period details were carefully reinstated, while newly constructed additions were designed with restrained, contemporary clarity.

A white spiral staircase with gray steps seen from the bottom, illuminated by natural light from an unseen window.
Top-down view of a spiral staircase with dark gray treads and a white central support, enclosed by a white curved wall.

At the rear, two stacked stone-framed boxes form a double-storey extension, their proportions and setbacks responding to the rhythm of the existing elevation.

A tree with a thick trunk and sparse leaves is in front of a brownstone-style building with white trim and multiple large windows. The building has an iron fence and small shrubs near the front entrance.
Minimalist living room with black leather sofa and large floor-to-ceiling windows showing a staircase and outdoor space.

A newly formed basement introduces a sunken courtyard and simple, cut-out openings, bringing light and landscape deep into the home.

Minimalist dining room with a light wooden table, three white bowls, and white chairs. There is a large window with a brick wall outside, and the ceiling has recessed rectangular panels.
Close-up of a bronze doorknob on a gray door, with a blurred view of a white sofa and cushion in the background.

Bespoke Ironmongery

The project also includes bespoke ironmongery, designed in collaboration with izé, where simple reeded knobs and pull handles carry the same crafted sensibility as the architecture. Together, restoration and innovation create a home where Victorian character and modern living meet in balance.

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View from a staircase looking towards a window with sunlight casting a shadow of the window frame on the wall. There is a small wooden table with a bust sculpture on top, positioned in front of a radiator, with a vintage suitcase underneath. Outside the window, a street with parked cars and a large tree is visible.
Bright living room with white sofas, wooden furniture, artwork, and large window with green curtains.

Completed 2012
Photography by Dusan Todorovic