The Flat Above

Camberwell, London

The re-imagining of a flat within a badly altered Georgian terrace.

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No project could be closer to home than directly above where I live. The client was inspired by the work we had done to our own home the Secret Garden Flat which won New London Architecture’s ‘Home of the Year’ at the 2023 Don’t Move. Improve! awards.

We were asked to re-imagine this 1 bedroom flat that had been badly altered when the original Georgian terrace was converted into flats at the beginning of this century.

To deliver within budget this project we have approached it as a self build collaboration between architect and client.

Utilising the skills acquired building The Secret Garden Flat, and working directly with the client we are completing the project following on from the first contractor who completed the initial shell and core stage of the project.

We commissioned a structural survey early in the project to determine a scheme that required minimal expensive structural alterations. The new rooflight opening leaves the existing roof structure in place to save the cost of forming a new structural opening.

New doors and windows to the rear facade enlarge existing openings to avoid new structural works whilst adding additional daylight to the flat.

We are currently building the joinery to complete the project, this includes wardrobes, hidden storage, a kitchen and built in seating for the dining area. We have formed an efficient way of working to build this project without the need for time consuming design documentation. We are translating the detailed design of this project into reality whilst the client is able to live on site.

The project is ongoing and due to be completed in early 2025.