16 Apr 2024
AFL Build Appointed to Carry Out the Refurbishment and Extension of a Grade II Listed Victorian House in Bow

Architecture For London

AFL Build was appointed to carry out the refurbishment and extension of a Grade II listed Victorian house in Bow. The house was in a dilapidated condition and required a full scale renovation. The finishes range from lime plaster walls, to handmade tiles and refurbished timber floors.

 

Our clients purchased a five storey, mid-terrace Georgian townhouse, which had been split into two flats and was in a poor condition. We were contracted to sensitively restore the historical details throughout the property, as well as add a small extension at the rear of the lower ground floor to form a new family room. 

 

We were tasked with creating a comfortable and welcoming family home. The brief included celebrating the original details, including original floorboards and cornices, and replacing ceiling roses where these had been damaged or removed. A combination of finishes throughout, including lime plaster and handmade tiles, create a palette of natural tones.

 

Project by: AFL Build (Construction company of Architecture for London).

https://architectureforlondon.com/build/

 

Main contractor: AFL Build (Construction company of Architecture for London).

Architects: (Stages 1-3) Space Group Architects, (Stages 4-7) Becky Wootton / AFL Build

Photography: Lina Viluma

Contract Admin: MEA Studio

Structural engineer: Architecture for London

Building Control: Assent



Suppliers/materials:

 

Walls, ceiling: 

Walls (basement): Solo Lime Plaster by Lime Green

Paint: Little Greene Intelligent Eggshell.
Woodwork paint: Little Greene Intelligent Satinwood

Wood work: 

Skirting1: The Skirting Board Shop - 18mmX94mm

Skirting 2: to match existing https://www.thevictorianemporium.com/store/category/skirting

 

Cornices + ceiling roses: https://www.cornicecleaning.com/

Stairs: Existing softwood - refinished in Osmo 3071 Honey Lighting/electrics: 

Soho Lighting switches - Eldon collection, white, rockers on upper floors, toggles on LGF

Finishes:  Retained existing floor boards treated with Osmo 3065 CLEAR, SEMI-MATT Kitchen:

Naked Kitchens https://www.nakedkitchens.com/ - Walnut veneer, 'sea froth' on island

Worktop: 20mm Caesarstone Primordia Matt https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/catalogue/4043-primordia/ 

Supplied by: www.themarblegroup.co.uk

Doors/windows

Rear Crittal-style glazing

www.clementwindows.co.uk

Heating Radiators: https://paladinradiators.com/ Thermostats: Heatmiser https://www.heatmiser.com/en/ Project Information: Bow House by AFL Build.

Address: 48 Tredegar Square E3 5AE

Start on the site date: 12/12/2022

Completion date: 04/12/2023

Total construction time: 51 weeks

 

Area: 5 storeys

LGF = 54 sqm (existing) 65sqm (new)

UGF = 36 sqm

1F = 36 sqm

2F = 39 sqm

3F = 16 sqm

Total = 192 sqm (including extension)