Goldstein Heather adds four-storey extension to Victorian London home

In Stamford Brook, London, the architecture firm Goldstein Heather has reimagined a Victorian terrace house, creating a four-storey lateral extension that effectively doubles the property's size to 500 square metres. Dubbed West London House, this renovation caters to a family of five, addressing the previous home's "disjointed scissor-like layout." The 244-square-metre addition, constructed on the site of a former 1930s army centre, showcases a pale yellow brick exterior and a striking Douglas fir staircase. The ground floor features a bright kitchen and dining space designed in collaboration with Sebastian Cox. The second floor comprises an interconnected suite for the children, while the main bedroom occupies the third floor. The original facade has been restored, preserving separate entrances. Project collaborators include Maddox Planning, Float Structures, Metrum Consulting LLP, and IC&T, with photography by James Retief.