Battersea House
The Battersea House is a high specification renovation and extension of a Victorian home in Battersea Square, where Bourne Architects led the project through construction and delivery.
Set within the Battersea Square Conservation Area, the project transforms a three storey Victorian terraced house through a substantial extension, new roof terrace and complete refurbishment of the existing interiors. Designed by Baynes and Mitchell Architects, the scheme brings a distinctly contemporary layer to the historic property while retaining the character and material presence of the original house.
Bourne Architects was appointed by the contractor to lead the project management and construction stages, coordinating the delivery of the architectural design across a complex and highly detailed build. Our role encompassed contractor coordination, procurement, programme management, site resolution and regular reporting, maintaining continuity between the design intent and its execution on site.
The completed house is defined by the precision of its junctions between old and new. Original Victorian brickwork meets contemporary glazing and metalwork, while rooflights draw daylight deep into the plan. At roof level, zinc cladding forms a crisp contemporary addition around the new terrace.
Internally, bespoke joinery, marble surfaces and carefully resolved architectural details establish a restrained material language throughout the house. The kitchen becomes the focus of the principal living space, opening directly towards the garden through generous glazing while retaining a clear relationship with the original fabric of the building.
The project demonstrates the value of considered construction stage management, where architectural ambition is carried through to the smallest detail and the quality of the completed building.