Transforming Small Sites: A new dwelling above a shop in a Conservation Area

Barnet, London, UK

As well as larger projects we frequently take on smaller sites to add single dwellings, house extensions and shop conversions. Pictured are our proposals for the addition of a new home above a shop in the Wood Street Conservation Area of Barnet, opposite a Grade 1 listed church.

This proposal will be light in weight and enable a construction which will be structurally supported from the existing foundations and boundary walls, with only minor local internal strengthening. The reduction in building mass and lighter-weight construction will be a huge cost saving on rebuilding from scratch.  

Care has been taken to design the shop front to a  level of detail which will ensure compliance with London Borough of Barnet's Shop-front Design Guidance and includes advertisement signage for the Sweetshop . 

The one bedroom flat is of a high quality in terms of layout. It is design to accomodate the needs of the woners who want to "live above the shop"; and continue to operate the  sweetshop on Barnet High Street in years to come.

Our small projects receive the same care and attention to detail as all our larger projects. Clients appreciate our personal involvement, helpiong them manage the process every step of the way.