THAMES & NEWCASTLE COMPLETES MAIDA FLAT TRANSFORMATION

Thames & Newcastle has revamped a Maida Vale garden flat, transforming its interior, layout and building envelope.

Situated in a conservation area, the property forms part of a Grade II listed villa, converted into flats in 1938. Internally, the property was stripped back to bare brick and effectively rebuilt, including new mechanical and electrical services.

To maximise space and functionality, structural steelwork was altered to create an open-plan kitchen and living area. This saw Thames & Newcastle’s in-house specialists design and install temporary works to support the existing structure above. Further reconfigurations created new ensuite bathrooms, a utility room, guest toilet and cloakroom.

Thames & Newcastle’s inhouse joinery team played a central role in the project, crafting custom-made furniture throughout as well as a bespoke kitchen featuring shaker-style doors and a marble worktop. The team also restored period detailing, including wall panelling, skirting boards, cornices and ceiling roses.

To enhance energy efficiency, single-glazed windows and doors were replaced with double-glazed timber-framed units, which were profiled and carefully constructed to match the originals.

Externally, the project included extensive repaving and structural works. The entire building envelope was stabilised and painstakingly re-rendered with ashlar lined lime render. A failing four-metre-high retaining wall was also repaired, and an existing concrete staircase reconfigured and reclad in Portland stone complete with a new handrail.

Daniel Ford, Construction Director at Thames & Newcastle, said: “Working within a multi-occupied residential building in central London created several logistical challenges. With no off-street space, materials had to be delivered via suspended parking bays and moved through a shared front entrance and stairwell. This was all done while carefully coordinating with other residents and working within agreed timeframes to minimise disruption.

“The owner has recently moved back in and is now enjoying a high-end family home that respects the building’s historic fabric, makes the best possible use of the space and benefits from improved energy performance.”