DGN Studio Designs London Home Extension with Sandstone Brick Walls
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Amy Frearson
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Summary
DGN Studio designed a family home extension in London's Highbury area called Stone and Steel House, featuring multi-textural sandstone brick walls. The project involved updating a three-storey townhouse with a new kitchen and dining room at the rear, plus a loft extension upstairs. The design combines stone and steel elements to create a contemporary yet textured living space that expands the ground floor while maintaining architectural harmony with the original structure.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledStone bricks form the multi-textural walls of this family home extension in London's Highbury area, designed by DGN Studio in collaboration with creative director Sarah Izod.
Titled Stone and Steel House, the project involved updating the three-storey townhouse with a new kitchen and dining room at the rear and a loft extension upstairs.
The project expands the ground floor of the family home while incorporating stone and steel elements for a contemporary yet textured design.
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