The Green Roof Covering This House Extension Helps To Minimize Its Visual Impact

February 15, 2021
A modern home extension with a green roof, minimalist interior, and warm wood window frames.

Turner Architects has designed the restoration and extension of a Cubitt-built Georgian terraced house in a conservation area in London, England.

A brick terraced house in London, England.

As part of the remodel, the home received a modern wood extension that opens up to the backyard and is covered in a green roof.

A modern home extension with a green roof, minimalist interior, and warm wood window frames.

The new extension, which has folding glass doors, has a dining room furnished with a black table and chairs, contrasting the white walls and gray floors.

This new extension, which has folding glass doors, has a dining room furnished with a black table and chairs, contrasting the white walls and gray floors.

Adjacent to the dining room is a linear wood kitchen with hardware-free cabinets and a dark gray backsplash.

A linear wood kitchen with hardware free cabinets and a dark gray backsplash.
A linear wood kitchen with hardware free cabinets and a dark gray backsplash.

Separating the dining room/kitchen and the minimalist living room is a small courtyard with a tree that’s accessed by a collection of sliding doors.

Separating the dining room / kitchen and the minimalist living room of this modern home extension is a small courtyard with a tree that's accessed by a collection of sliding doors.

The thick wood window and door frames of the extension add a warmth to the interior.

The thick wood window and door frames of a modern extension add a warmth to the interior.
The thick wood window and door frames of a modern extension add a warmth to the interior.

The original home retains the formal room arrangement over three storeys, stacking studies, bedrooms, and bathrooms.

A traditional terrace house with a new extension.
A remodeled living room with gray and white shelving.
A contemporary gray and white living room with a pop of color.
Photography by Adam Scott Images | Architect: Turner Architects | Structural Engineer: Bini Struct-e Ltd. | Kitchen Supplier: West & Reid