The whole of the ground floor and garden is now step free, and could operate as a 'bungalow' and be easily occupied whatever their mobility needs.

Future proof house

The clients have a typical London terraced house with a split level ground floor separated by steps. 

Their family have grown up, but they wish to stay in their house for the rest of their lives.  They were also looking for more internal space and to integrate the house with the garden.

The kitchen was extended and made lighter by the use of rooflights, and the dining area was opened to the garden. 

The side passage was brought into the main living area of the house to provide wheelchair access between the two ground floor levels.


Team: 
Project Architects - Love Architects
Structural Engineer - Robert Jones; 
Contractor - Gough Buiding Ltd; 
Party Wall Surveyor - Andrew Karoly
Before and after...
Before:
Constrained access to garden
After:
New folding doors improved light and garden access
Before;
Cluttered, underused side passage
After:
Enclosed to provide wheelchair access between floors.
New kitchen leading on to dining room opening out onto garden
New ground floor wet room
Ramp creates easy access between levels

Tel: 02O 7993 4690