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Site : an island on the Thames with height restrictions both at the upper and lower levels due to the high risk of flooding. The site was only 6x8m and in order to make a 3 bedroom house it was necessary to have two floors. In order to build lower than the environmental agency required, we built the house as a boat so that in the event of flooding, it had the ability both to be flood resistant and if necessary 'float'. There was no road access so construction took place on a pontoon and deliveries were made via river crossing.

This Victorian terrace house was remodelled, removing an old draughty existing single-storey rear extension, with a two-storey extension.  The upper floor allowed for a new bedroom/study and utility room. The ground floor was opened up to integrate the living area with the garden so both spaces feel part of the other.  The sliding folding doors open neatly beneath a covered cedar canopy so the house can be opened in all weather conditions.  The kitchen wraps around the corner allowing for views of the garden while cooking.  Sliding pocke