Crescent House / TYPE
Briefly

The renovation of a 3rd floor studio flat in the Grade 2* listed Crescent House posed significant challenges. The flat's historical status necessitated sensitive design considerations while addressing urgent modern needs, such as insulation and damp issues. The Local Authority's plans for window upgrades required alignment with renovation efforts. The clients desired a design reflecting contemporary lifestyles, necessitating a rethinking of the living, dining, and sleeping zones originally designated. Ultimately, the project aims to blend original features with modern necessities while enhancing thermal performance.
The project focused on harmonizing new elements with the old while upgrading the thermal performance of the existing envelope, aiming to reflect contemporary living needs.
Adapting the studio to modern life required addressing the challenges of limited insulation and maintaining the historical value of the Grade 2* listed elements.
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