Four-Bedroom Bungalow Renovation in South London House Plans

Darren Young undertook a dramatic and lengthy renovation project to transform a 1960s bungalow in South London into a contemporary family home. Darren had a simple brief; he wanted to add a second storey and create a spacious internal layout, with ample natural light and sliding doors that would bring the outside in.

Upon approaching the local authority, Chris was told the existing ridge height and pitch of the property must be retained, so he proposed increasing the scale of the dormer lengthways and wrapping it in modern zinc cladding. The ground floor would be opened up, to create generous, free-flowing living areas.

The work began with the demolition of the original dormer loft and roof. The existing external solid brick walls were retained and insulated internally, to bring them up to current building standards.

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The new dormer loft was then constructed from timber frame, with a steel support system, and the new flat roof was finished with a single GRP ply membrane. The sloping roof was crafted from the same zinc that wraps the facade.

Nestled among very traditional bungalows, Darren’s new four-bedroom home is a contemporary beacon, with just a few walls of the original brickwork left exposed – a subtle nod to the dwelling’s origins.