Modern extensions to old houses

When you extend an older home, the tricky part is melding old and new in a way that doesn’t offend either party, say the team from BuildHer.

Will Gamble Architects has added an asymmetric and monochromatic extension to an Edwardian house in Richmond that juxtaposes the original architecture.

Inspiring Before & After Transformations

Renovation, re-purposing and extension of the Old Killygarry National school, creating a contemporary family home. A geometric, black clad extension to the rear sits in contrast with the existing refurbished building.

Guildford House sees Tecture and Studio Petra overlay a strong sense of calm and retreat to the home, focusing on refined detailing to bind eras.

[Y/N] studio reconfigures victorian 'green house' in london with a series of connected spaces that embrace the garden's greenery.

Height and openness are the main driver of the design, creating a modern light-filled extension. Large full height sliding doors are proposed across the rear of the extension, opening out to a new garden terrace.

Scenario Architecture have designed a modern wood extension to a large Victorian house, located in a conservation area in Hackney, London.

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The perfect blend of old and new! 🫶