Riverside

Brief:

The brief was to make a fun, stylish home, capable of hosting family and friends as well as enjoying the quiet serenity of its beautiful location on the banks of the Thames River itself. We worked with the client to facilitate her creative talent for interior design to produce a stunning property that replaces our usual garden views with awesome river outlook. Challenges we faced required close collaboration with structural engineer and builder to replace the timber river-facing gable with invisible steel structure floor by floor in order to introduce large uninterrupted balcony glazing. Even more challenging was the removal of the barrel curved tin roof that remained within the encompassing slate roof that had been put on top in the 1920s. Choosing the right engineer was critical as it needed an experienced, alternative thought approach to avoid use of steelwork within.

Testimonial:

"Philip approached the major renovation of our historic Thames-side boathouse with enthusiasm, vision and skill. He transformed the house inside and out — opening it up with spectacular glass riverfronts, creating a vaulted master bedroom, and reconfiguring wasted spaces into elegant, practical rooms. Structural challenges were overcome seamlessly, and the result is a home perfectly adapted to modern living and its breathtaking setting.

Throughout, Philip was a pleasure to work with — always available, positive, and engaged. He integrated smoothly with contractors, kept the project moving forward, and delivered a result that exceeded our expectations. The house has been completely revitalised and reconnected with its extraordinary landscape."

Claire, Berkshire