Neo-Georgian Knock-Down & Rebuild Project House Plans

After having their third child, Fiona and Martin Lamb began searching for a bigger home to accommodate the whole family.

The couple eagerly embraced the challenge of renovating a property to create their dream home. However, they hadn’t anticipated the full scope of work involved when they purchased a grand neo-Georgian house in Crouch End, London.

While the 1920s house was liveable, it hadn’t been modernised in decades. It featured small, impractical rooms and poorly considered extensions that left the ground floor feeling disjointed. The rear of the property was also extremely dark.

Recognising its potential, the Lambs knew they needed an architect to help them transform the outdated building into a practical and attractive family home.

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The couple worked closely with Andrew Mulroy of Mulroy Architects to reimagine the property. However, after looking at what the project would involve, they realised it would be more cost effective to knock down the building and start again.

To meet the council’s strict planning conditions, Mulroy Architects proposed constructing a completely new steel frame home behind the original neo-Georgian facade, creating a spacious, light-filled, six-bedroom house that has a strong connection with the outdoors.