Adam and Eve Mews
Kensington
Private Residential | Basement | Roof Terrace
Shape Architecture has worked on over 30 basement projects and also many roof terraces projects throughout London and is well practised in transforming Mews properties.
Our project in Adam and Eve Mews was perfectly suited to our expertise. It is extended with the addition of a basement extension and has a roof terrace added too. All floor levels have been completely remodelled to totally transform this Mews House in Kensington. As with all our projects we used 3D computer models to both explore and communicate the design with our clients. These models focussed on the overall design and the sense of space and also of key elements such as the feature stair and the glass cube providing access to the roof terrace.
The Roof Terrace
We have a large portfolio of roof terrace projects ranging from those to terraced houses to a roof terrace at the Grade 2 listed Florin Court in Westminster. This roof terrace at Adam and Eve Mews is particularly successful. Its success is derived from the valuable outdoor space it provides to a Mews property and also very much how it integrates with the feature staircase and the glass cube that provide access to it. One side of the glass cube slides over the other to provide access.
The feature stair runs all the way from the basement level to the roof terrace. As such dramatic views down into the property are created via the stair void and similarly natural light is brought into the rear of the Mews property via the stair.
Bringing natural light and creating a sense of connectivity is the challenge with Mews developments and stairs terminating below a rooflight provide a good solution to this challenge.
Summary
Basement Extension and Roof Terrace to Mews in Kensington
The success of this Kensington Mews project is the impact that a series of extensions and internal refurbishment has in transforming a mews property into an elegant and contemporary home with the addition of a basement extension, a roof extension and the complete reworking of the interior.
Guide to Extensions in Kensington
A basement extension and roof extension serve to transform a relatively small mews property. Key when designing a basement extension is the integration of the basement with the rest of the house. This is very often achieved with a feature stair as is the case here. The stair is a sculptural and dynamic feature at every level of the property.
Examples of Basement and Extensions in Kensington
Our portfolio of extensions of all types from basements to roof terraces throughout the borough and across London is extensive and diverse. Common to all is the creation of elegant, light filled and contemporary spaces.
