Zig Zag Roof House
A context-sensitive rear extension in South London.
Location: Camberwell, London Borough of Southwark
Year Completed: 2019
Construction cost: £150,000 + VAT
Total area: 120sqm (Area added 20sqm)
Value added:
Creation of a multi-purpose space with a deep window ledge which doubles up as extra bench seating, and a foldaway coffee station to hide kitchen clutter at mealtimes.
Sustainability:
FSC certified structural timber ceiling rafters have been elevated to a high quality finished timber through a light sanding and white-washing, thereby eliminating the need for additional finishing materials.
Testimonial:
“4 S Architecture have completely transformed how we live in our home with their design. With simple, cost-effective space planning ideas, our kitchen now doubles up as a fun play space for our daughter during the day, thanks to a hidden projector for movies; while kitchen clutter can be hidden away behind folding doors and a deep window ledge converted into seating to change the space into a more refined dining space for an evening meal with friends”.
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The Zig Zag Roof House in Camberwell, as seen from the back garden.
The kitchen island doubles up as a breakfast bar or the perfect place for a shared cocktail while dinner is being prepared.
The Zig Zag Roof House in Camberwell has extra tall glazed doors and a picture window to maximise light in the space and views of the garden.
A coffee bar in the Zig Zag Roof House.
Steps between the existing house and extension use salvaged floorboards from the demolition and conceal storage below.
The existing newel post and handrail were only lightly sanded so the history of past colours remains visible.
Ground floor plan of the Zig Zag Roof House.
First floor plan and loft plan of the Zig Zag Roof House.
Cross section of the Zig Zag Roof House, emphasising the roof that gives the house its name.
Long section of the Zig Zag Roof House, showing the loft addition at the front, and the garden extension at the back.