AMOL KARNIK
Period revamp
LBMV Architects was tasked with turning a 161m² four-bedroom, grade II listed fl at into a comfortable three-bedroom home with generous living space. A rear extension enabled the creation of a large openplan kitchen, while sliding glass doors allow the option of alfresco entertaining in summer. The expansive glass panels, with their striking black frames, create a bold contrast to the traditional Victorian brickwork and establish a statement focal feature that can be enjoyed from the garden. The sympathetic modern design also ensures that the interaction with the listed building is minimal, with clear boundaries between old and new.