THISS Studio has undertaken a retrofit of a Victorian terraced house in Waltham Forest, North East London, transforming the ground floor to provide a more functional and brighter family space. The design seeks to address the client’s needs without extending the property, aiming to reduce the environmental impact and cost associated with construction.

The project reimagines the home’s ground floor layout, which the client previously felt to be cramped and dark, to maximise its existing footprint.

THISS Studio sought to meet the family’s brief by including a larger kitchen, better garden connectivity, and more workspace. The decision to avoid a more carbon-intensive extension allowed the budget to be redirected towards finishes and furnishings.

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