Collage of a modern house extension with geometric glass structures, interior living space with large windows, and a dining area with wooden furniture and terrazzo flooring.

A collage of images showing a modern extension to a Victorian terraced house. The top left image is an aerial view of the geometric glass extension with black steel frames. The bottom left image shows an interior living space with large windows, a cactus plant, and a blue patterned rug. The right image displays a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by white shelving and terrazzo flooring.

A Victorian terraced house exterior with a light green facade, white decorative trim, and black window frames. A blue front door is visible, along with a small garden and wrought iron fence.
Aerial view of a modern extension to a Victorian terraced house, featuring geometric glass volumes framed in black steel. The extension includes large windows and a visible interior with a blue lamp and a round table.
A night view of a modern extension to a Victorian terraced house, featuring large glass volumes framed in black steel. Inside, a cozy seating area with a beige sofa, a blue lamp, and a small table is visible. The interior is well-lit, with stairs leading up from the seating area. The original brick facade of the house is also visible.
A modern interior space with large glass windows framed in black steel, overlooking a small garden with a tree and plants.
A modern interior space featuring large black-framed glass windows, a light-colored terrazzo floor, and two black sculptural side tables. The view outside shows a brick wall with some greenery.
Close-up view of a black steel frame intersecting at a corner, with a brick building visible in the background.
A modern living room with large glass windows, a beige sofa, a colorful floral rug, a round coffee table, and a tall cactus in a pot.
A modern interior space featuring large glass windows with black frames, a light terrazzo floor, and a split-level design. The room includes a white sofa, a round coffee table on a colorful rug, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a potted cactus. Shelving with books and decorative items is visible in the background.
Interior view of a modern home featuring a dining area with a wooden table and chairs on a terrazzo platform. The space includes built-in white shelves filled with books and decorative items. A glass partition and modern light fixtures are visible, leading to a kitchen area with sleek cabinetry.
A modern kitchen interior featuring a rounded kitchen island with a terrazzo base and white countertop. The island includes a gold-colored sink and faucet. Above, three white pendant lights hang from the ceiling. Beige cabinetry lines the wall, and in the background, a living area with a sofa and plants is visible.
Close-up of a kitchen island with a terrazzo base and white countertop.
A modern kitchen interior featuring beige cabinetry, a white countertop, a black stovetop, and a white pendant light.
Interior view of a modern staircase with terrazzo steps and dark wall.
A dimly lit staircase with wooden steps and a skylight above, surrounded by dark walls.
Close-up of a staircase with a terrazzo handrail and wooden steps.
Interior view of a room with light-colored walls and doors, featuring a partially open blue door leading to a staircase.
A modern bathroom interior featuring a blue rectangular sink with two basins, mounted on a dark terrazzo wall. Above the sink is a large mirrored cabinet. The bathroom has brass faucets and a window with black framing.
A modern bathroom with terrazzo flooring and wall paneling, featuring a white rectangular sink, gold fixtures, and a gold towel rack. A skylight above allows natural light to illuminate the space.

Story

Geometric glass volumes redefine a classic London home In South London, Bureau de Change Architects have masterfully reimagined a Victorian terraced house, introducing a striking rear extension that challenges conventional renovation norms. The design unfolds through a series of geometric glass volumes, framed in bold black steel, that project outward in a dynamic interplay of form and light. This sculptural addition, reminiscent of a contemporary museum installation, integrates seamlessly with the original structure, offering a fresh perspective on the traditional London terrace. Inside, the extension reveals a carefully orchestrated sequence of spaces, each defined by changes in floor levels and sightlines. The living areas gradually open up, creating moments of contrast and surprise. The kitchen, with its rounded island and terrazzo flooring, introduces softer forms that balance the angular architecture, while the use of terrazzo throughout the home ties the spaces together with a consistent visual language.

## Design Highlights

Geometric Glass Volumes: Steel-framed structures create a dynamic composition of intersecting forms. Layered Interiors: Floor height variations and sightlines shape the experience of moving through the home. Terrazzo Flooring: Provides a unifying element across different spaces with subtle tonal shifts. Rounded Kitchen Island: Softens the angular architecture, introducing a relaxed atmosphere. Integrated Storage: Built-in elements maintain clean lines and focus on materials and light.

## Key Facts

Feature Details
Location London, England
Architect Bureau de Change Architects
Year Completed 2023
Main Materials Steel, Glass, Terrazzo
Key Design Element Geometric glass volumes

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • flooring: Terrazzo flooring with subtle tonal variations.
  • wall: Dark walls with terrazzo paneling in bathrooms.

Materials

  • glass — Large windows and geometric volumes in the extension.
  • steel — Framing for the geometric glass volumes.
  • terrazzo — Flooring and wall paneling in various areas including bathrooms and kitchen.

Construction / Systems

  • structural system: Steel-frame structure supporting geometric glass volumes.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: dark tones near the front, brighter surfaces towards the rear
  • Lighting: Natural light filtering through large glass windows, creating shifting patterns of light and shadow.

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