Office S&M Architects have remodelled and extended a Victorian terrace house, transforming it into a spacious and light-filled home tailored to meet the daily needs of two writers and their cats. The house looks onto a Grade II listed wall bordering Abney Park, a historic Victorian arboretum in Hackney. The redesign fosters a deeper connection with the trees and nature that surrounds the house while addressing structural and functional shortcomings of the original layout. The project replaces a leaky polycarbonate conservatory with a thoughtfully designed extension that accommodates a generous dining and living space, reading and writing nooks, and playful features for the cats. The new ground floor also includes a WC and utility storage space, all hidden behind a continuous folding wall. Every aspect of the space has been designed to cater to both its human and feline occupants. A landscape of soft seating, designed to wrap around the dining and kitchen areas offer a variety of cosy reading nooks, cosy hideaways for the cats and seating. An upholstered bay window, paired with a wall light and a fold-out table, provide the perfect spot for reading with a cup of tea. A bespoke cat climbing frame combines playful elements with practical warmth, featuring a heated bed and ample spaces for climbing, lounging, and play. This redesign achieves a delicate balance, connecting the home to its natural surroundings while ensuring the trees and historic structures are protected. The result is a design that invites discovery, celebrates the trees of Abney Park, and offers spaces that are both peaceful and inspiring.