Maida Vale extension nearing completion
August 7th, 2009 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
Our extension to a garden apartment in Maida Vale is nearing completion. The sedum roof has now been installed, and the triangular corner window has been fitted. This gently sloping rooflight, in the corner of the new living room, allows natural light down into the space and provides views up to the tree canopy above.
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Site progress at Elgin Avenue
May 26th, 2009 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
Work is progressing well at Elgin Avenue, our extension and refurbishment of a large garden flat opposite Maida Vale tube station.
The concrete retaining wall which runs all the way along one boundary is now complete, and the concrete ground slab will shortly be installed. Primary steelwork is in, and internal partitions have been erected inside [...]
The stealth extension
May 20th, 2009 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
Our extension to a flat in Highgate is finished, as the last pieces of glass are put in place.
We’ve used a highly-reflective glass to create an extension which is almost invisible from the garden. The glass is silicone-bonded to remove the need for a frame, which results in an almost unbroken reflection of the garden [...]
Work begins on Maida Vale extension
March 24th, 2009 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
Work has now begun on our extension to a property in Maida Vale, north-west London.
The scheme involves the construction of a large side extension, 3m below street level, which requires a large concrete retaining wall running the entire length of the property. The new extension will provide additional living space and entrance lobby, and improved [...]
Images of Highgate extension
February 22nd, 2009 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
We’ve taken some initial photographs of our Highgate flat extension, below
The main contractor for the project was Acumen Building Contracts (www.acumenbuilding.co.uk).
Highgate extension Kitchen completed
January 12th, 2009 by Tim Riley (timriley)
The house extension in Highgate is nearing completion and the bespoke kitchen is now installed complete with Ruby Terrazzo worktops, matching glass splashbacks and handle free doors.
Full-height bookcase with hidden door
November 14th, 2008 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
Our extension and refurbishment of a garden flat in Highgate is progressing well, as some of the built-in furniture and specialist joinery starts to arrive on site.
These works include a full-height pivoting bookcase, operated by a pneumatic floorspring, which opens to reveal a secret entrance to the master bedroom. The pictures here show the bookcase [...]
Highgate extension takes shape
September 12th, 2008 by Tim Riley (timriley)
Primary structure has been erected at Jackson’s Lane and the extension is beginning to take its idiosyncratic form.
There’s more information on this project on our website at www.rcka.co.uk.