Unusually, this refurbished backpackers’ hostel in London’s Wapping, has been a hostel since the early 19th century. In the decades since, the locale has changed beyond recognition, and so, in turn, has the clientele.
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While retaining the original 1930s facade, the home was transformed into a double fronted property.
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While retaining the original period frontage of the Lanchester Road house, Kentish Town’s Mulroy Architects converted the property into an arresting modern home which has garnered praised by the Don’t Move, Improve 2021 competition.
While many people have upped and moved this year in search of more space or a bigger garden, perhaps Don’t Move, Improve 2021 is a timely reminder that sometimes you can work with what you’ve got.
The New London Architecture (NLA) competition champions the best and most innovative home improvement projects in the capital, demonstrating well-designed homes can improve quality of life, and are often more affordable than initially thought.