Thames House was a run down Grade II listed shipbuilder’s house with an adjoining derelict cottage on the banks of the River Thames. Our clients were able to see beyond the poor state of repair the 17th Century building was in. They came to us with an open brief to improve the layout and flow of the home, and where possible, extend the property to gain more space for their family of five. Gaining planning approval on this project was extensive, with stakeholders from Historic England and the local planning department as well as a tree protection order all having a bearing on the design of the structure that stands today.