In 1968, Norman Foster extended a Victorian coach house in Hampstead, London, adding a lightweight structure with steel, concrete blocks, and large-span glazing, exemplifying his simple and efficient design style. Over five decades later, Gianni Botsford Architects undertook a significant redevelopment of the property, transforming it from a rundown property with a garden with overgrown bamboo to a modern looking home.
Our aim was to create a reciprocal relationship with the power and simplicity of the extension but allow our project to have its own identity and architectural language," he explained. The new build sits on the same footprint as the original coach house but extends vertically to accommodate additional floors, including a basement.
The Foster extension, characterised by its exposed concrete blocks, steel beams, and large-scale glazing, was carefully preserved and refurbished. Botsford sought to complement these elements with a similarly minimalist approach in the new structure.
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