Medburn, Northumberland

Finalist of the Best Extension and Alteration at the 2017 LABC Awards for the Northern Region.

Originally built in 2005, the property is typical of many developer-built homes of the era, focusing on the number of rooms rather than the quality of space.

Prior to the refurbishment, the layout of the house consisted of a series of small, segregated, and poorly proportioned rooms. The reconfigured home will feature a series of well-proportioned interconnected living spaces with one large and impressive kitchen and family room enjoying a dramatic light quality and extensive views over the landscaped gardens.

Photography | Jill Tate