022026

Sydenham House

A full renovation and extension of an Edwardian house in Sydenham, with deep panelling, marble and steel-framed glazing set inside the original bones.

Living room with reinstated sash windows, brown sofa and marble fireplace — 01 Living room, reinstated sash windows

Project information

Year: 2026
Location: Sydenham, London, UK
Client: Private
Status: Completed
Collaborators: Future Shapes

At the front, the house got back what it had lost: timber sash windows reinstated to their original eight-over-one pattern, and a new front door copied from a surviving original a few doors along.

Inside, the layout was opened up and every room given its own mood. Deep panelling, marble and steel-framed glazing sit quietly inside the original Edwardian bones.

The scheme was approved in seven weeks, on a street where planning has refused less careful schemes. It was built with real care by Peter at Future Shapes.

Living room with reinstated sash windows and marble fireplace — 02 Living room looking to the fireplace

Sitting room with deep panelling and steel-framed doors to the garden — 03 Sitting room and steel-framed doors

Kitchen with marble worktops and oak joinery — 04 Kitchen and dining room

Grey-painted pantry with timber worktop and tiled splashback — 05 Pantry