Name: Gresford Architects
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Brick townhouse with open double doors leading to a cozy interior, a flowering tree with a bird feeder, potted plants, and architecture by Gresford Architects.

A cosy dining nook with a wooden table, chairs, and a built-in bench with cushions, featuring pastel pink walls, wall sconces, and decorative items, architecture by Gresford Architects.

Interior view of a bright dining area with a wooden table and a vase of flowers, a window seat with cushions, and a garden outside, architecture by Gresford Architects.

A warm, inviting kitchen with wooden cabinets, a brass sink faucet, open shelving, and a large window with an interior view, architecture by Gresford Architects.

View of a bright, open-plan kitchen and dining area with a wooden table and chairs, decorated shelves, and large glass doors, architecture by Gresford Architects.

Interior view of a stairwell with potted plants and vases, ceiling light, and natural light from a skylight, architecture by Gresford Architects

A wooden cabinet with flower vases and dishes on top against a cream paneled wall, with a tiled floor and part of a chair in the corner, architecture by Gresford Architects.

A simple interior scene with a wooden cabinet topped with potted plants, a partially open door, a bench with a bowl of apples, and vertical white panelled walls, architecture by Gresford Architects.

Corner of a room with stairs, a wall-mounted cabinet, and a part of a countertop, with natural light and minimal decor, architecture by Gresford Architects.

A wooden cabinet with glass doors displaying plates and glasses, topped with potted plants and yellow flowers, against a white paneled wall; architecture by Gresford Architects

Interior view of a rustic staircase with worn wooden steps, adjacent to a sunlit room with brick flooring, potted plants, and wooden furniture, architecture by Gresford Architects

A view of a cozy interior with a wooden staircase, brick flooring, and a glass partition separating the living space, architecture by Gresford Architects.

Open-plan kitchen and dining area with brick flooring, wooden furniture, and natural light, featuring a staircase; architecture by Gresford Architects.

View of a bathroom with a blue tiled shower on the left and a hallway with wooden flooring leading to a window and framed artwork, architecture by Gresford Architects.

Bright, airy kitchen and living space with skylight, vintage furniture, and soft neutral tones, architecture by Gresford Architects

A vintage-style bathroom with a yellow clawfoot bathtub, white pedestal sink, small mirror, and wooden paneling, architecture by Gresford Architects.

Interior view of a kitchen with a wooden countertop, shelves with bottles and jars, a cutting board, and a framed artwork on the wall through a glass-paned partition, architecture by Gresford Architects.

A view of a bedroom and ensuite with white panelled wardrobes, a small mirror, and a bedside table with books and a lamp, with architecture by Gresford Architects.

A cozy bedroom with a white bed, artwork, books, and a wooden chest of drawers decorated with ornaments, featuring a skylight and wall-mounted lights, architecture by Gresford Architects.

A cozy bedroom with a skylight ceiling, a wooden chest of drawers topped with decorative items, a large framed artwork, and a window with a pink striped blind, architecture by Gresford Architects.

Gresford Architects designed (RIBA Stages 0–4) and Allen Architects delivered (RIBA Stage 5 — after Gresford Architects moved from London to Oxford) this part-single/part-two storey extension and whole house refurbishment project from initial concepts through to technical design, tender and construction. We worked directly with our clients to help realise their specific design intent and they deserve huge amount of credit for the inspiration they brought to the project.

Every care was taken to retain and enhance original features, including the characterful staircase and the use of earthy new materials such as bare internal plaster and cobble stone pavers.

The success of the project owes much to the reclaimed fixtures and fittings lovingly sourced by our client, integrated in the design by Gresford Architects and Allen Architects and carefully installed by the main contractor.