Alexandra Drive House

Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri

ALEXANDRA DRIVE HOUSE

Studiosh

ARCHITECTS
StudioSH

LOCATION
Surbiton, United Kingdom

CATEGORY
Houses

AREA
196 m²

PHOTOGRAPHS
Lorenzo Zandri

PROJECT ARCHITECT
Stephen Hunt

YEAR
2020

JOINERY
Tim Gaudin

MANUFACTURERS
Astro Lighting, Forticrete, Wever & Ducre

Studiosh were engaged for the extensive remodelling and upgrade of this 1930’s semi-detached property.

Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri
Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri
Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri

The existing dwelling suffered from numerous ad-hoc extensions, the interiors were dated and the configuration was impractical.

The proposals sought to reinvigorate the ground floor; to provide a generous kitchen and living space, well day-lit with an expansive relationship with the garden.

The loft space has been converted in to a master bedroom suite accessed by a new, sculptural, staircase.

Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri
Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri
Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri

The use of oak detailing throughout consolidates the spaces; from the ground floor glazing, up the staircase, culminating in the loft picture window.

A subtle yet distinctive material has been developed; considered detailing allowing for simple & robust materials such as burnished blockwork, oak & pigmented zinc, to be thoughtfully composed.

Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri
Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri

The interior finishes are ‘quiet’; white oiled oak floors & subtly variegated tiling providing the backdrop to daily life.

Oak fenestrations frame the garden & give access to a generous patio flanked by a pond.

Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri
Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri
Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri

Open plan interiors allow for socialising whilst the changing seasons illuminate the interior.

The overarching desire: to engender a tranquil & relaxing atmosphere, comfortable & homely.

Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri
Alexandra Drive House
© Lorenzo Zandri


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Plan
Alexandra Drive House
Window Detail


Alexandra Drive House
Blockwork Axonometric
Alexandra Drive House
Staircase Development Axonometric


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Eastern Elevation
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Northern Elevation
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Southern Elevation

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External Elevation Render