david mikhail architects: hoxton house

‘hoxton house’ by david mikhail architects in london all images courtesy david mikhail

‘hoxton house’ by david mikhail architects has won first place as london’s best extension project in NLA‘s ‘don’t move, improve!’ competition. consisting of a two-storey cruciform glass facade, the one-meter addition aims to organize and give order to the existing interior rooms.

double-glazed facade with douglas fir framing

the clients of the old victorian house had wanted a new space that would connect them to the courtyard garden outside. through the structural double-glazing facade, the lower level dining space is visually extended into the outdoor area. to offset the underground atmosphere, a section of the upper level was removed to create a slim double-height space which benefits from natural daylighting. the resulting mezzanine level which accommodates a small living area also receives abundant sunlight from the garden.

rear entrance and kitchen before extension

(left) lower level floor plan – before extension (right) lower level floor plan – after extension

(left) upper level floor plan – before extension (right) upper level floor plan – after extension

section – before extension

section – after extension