This five-storey property in the Maida Vale conservation area in London was refurbished by London Atelier. The project involved the complete removal of all internal elements of the building as it was originally in a very poor state of repairs. The Victorian building was then reconfigured to meet the requirements of its new inhabitants. We worked closely with the family on all aspects of the project and carefully arranged every element of the building to suit their lifestyle. The project is meticulously detailed, and the construction was closely monitored and supervised. The result is a calm and beautiful modern home which sits comfortably within its historic skin. The old and the new complement one another and the house is given a new lease of life. A repositioned staircase and new internal partitions allowed us to create a continuous spatial flow throughout the building. Innovative solutions such as a foldable staircase provide easy access to the roof terrace while allowing for the introduction of an additional room without reducing the light levels in the property. A carefully chosen and coordinated material palette enriches the tactile qualities of the space while creating a subtle back-drop for the art collection. Each piece of joinery is specifically designed to suit the space and to be functional. The house is now a light and spacious home, full of beautiful details. It combines a subtle modern materiality on the inside with a gracefully aged historic exterior.