Property
Grade II Listed Georgian Townhouse
Location
Islington, London
Project
Restoration & Refurbishment
Conservation Area
Yes
Services
Architecture · Planning · Heritage · Contract Administration
Status
Completed
01
The Brief
The owners loved the character of this Georgian townhouse but found that years of alterations had left the ground floor dark, disconnected and poorly suited to family life. Text to follow — what they wanted, in their own terms.
02
The Challenge
— Listed status
— Conservation area requirements
— Previous unsympathetic alterations
— Poor building fabric / restricted access
— Planning history
03
Our Approach
Text to follow, in Ade’s voice — what was noticed, the options considered, what was recommended, what was deliberately retained, what changed, and why.
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04
Planning & Heritage
The property lies within a Conservation Area and required Listed Building Consent. Text to follow — planning strategy, heritage considerations, negotiations, what was retained, what was permitted.
The Decision That Made The Difference
Text to follow — one specific piece of professional judgement that shaped the outcome. e.g. “Rather than extending across the entire rear elevation, we recommended retaining part of the original building line…”
Before & After
Before
After
05
The Outcome
The house now provides the generous family spaces the owners wanted while retaining the proportions, materials and character that make the original building special. Text to follow.
“Ade understood both the building and what we were trying to achieve — quote to follow.”
— Client name, project location
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