A carefully crafted extension and remodelling of a terraced house that takes its cues from Japanese aesthetics and displays an honesty of materials to provide a calm living space. Reconfiguring and extending the ground floor of this early 20th century mid-terrace property creates an open kitchen and dining space that responds to a Japanese influenced sunken garden, and enables the insertion of a ground floor WC and utility room. The layout follows a strong programmatic diagram that creates well-proportioned and inviting spaces while maintaining architectural integrity.