16 Ewelme Road by Uvarchitects. Photography: David Butler
New London Architecture has announced the shortlist for its annual ‘Don’t move, Improve! 2019’ award, which offers visual inspiration for your renovation challenge.
The Black Curve in Bromley by Ar’Chi
Chapel in Southwark by Craftworks. Photography: Edmund Sumner
Mies X King George in Islington by CAN. Photography: Jim Stephenson
Dusheiko House in Hackney by Neil Dusheiko Architects
Brockley House in Lewisham by SAM Architects. Photography: Da Feng
Highwood woodworker’s studio extension by Bradley Van Der Straeten. Courtesy of the practice
Kings Grove in Southwark by Al-Jawad Pike
Loft Library in Waltham Forest by Arboreal Architecture. Photography: Agnese Sanvito
Crouch End House in Haringey by Catriona Burns Architects. Photography: Adelina Ilieve
The prize celebrates the best and most innovative home extensions across London and demonstrates how it’s possible to squeeze every last inch out of existing buildings in the space-starved city.
Among the 37 projects vying for the crown are a converted chapel, a woodworker’s studio, a zero-waste renovation and a revamped water tower.
The winner will be announced on 22 January at The Building Centre in London, coinciding with an exhibition of longlisted designs. Here are some of our favourites.
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