THISS Studio Designs London Home Extension with Exposed Clay Block Walls
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Alyn Griffiths
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Summary
THISS Studio designed a rear extension for a post-war terraced house in north London's Stoke Newington area, using interlocking clay blocks left exposed to create warm, textural walls. The extension improves the ground floor's connection to the garden while maintaining the home's original character. The design features earthy tones, natural materials, and thoughtful spatial planning that balances modern functionality with the existing architecture.
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THISS Studio was asked to design a rear extension for the house, located near Butterfield Green in Stoke Newington, and to reconfigure the ground floor to improve its connection with the garden.
The extension maintains the home's original character while introducing modern functionality through thoughtful spatial planning and natural materials.
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