2016
London, UK
Collaboration

Pivot

Designed for a young family of four, this project transforms the ground and semi-basement levels of a London terrace into a brighter, more connected home centred around everyday family life. The brief was to turn the lower ground floor into a place the family actually wanted to spend time in, not just a secondary space but the heart of the house. A glazed opening was introduced within the existing structure, pulling daylight deep into the plan and creating a generous double-height volume.

A stepped sequence from the entrance leads down past a half-level library into a new kitchen and dining space that opens directly onto the garden. The result is a home that feels lighter, more open and more intuitive to move through, with the basement no longer hidden but fully integrated into daily life.