London architect Simon Astridge is known for his modern celebration of building materials—see, for instance his Plywood House, a Victorian Remodel, Brick House Reinvention, and way with Clay Plaster.
When a family came to him looking to overhaul a prime West London row house, they asked that the design be “tailored to overall happiness.” Towards that end, a new kitchen extension was added in the back introducing easy outdoor access for the couple and their young kids. And sunny brass was selected as a signature tone that makes appearances throughout, including linings for the doorframes and the entire back wall of kitchen. Join us for a tour of the polished kitchen.
Photography by Nicholas Worley for Simon Astridge Architecture Workshop.
![the extension is clad in handmade matte black steel panels that astridge says & 17](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/simon-astridge-brass-house-london-nicholas-worley-photo-1a-733x534.jpg)
![\2\2\1;the idea of brass,\2\2\1; astridge explains, \2\20; 18](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/simon-astridge-brass-house-london-nicholas-worley-photo-2-733x449.jpg)
![the design team stuck to a palette of white, brass, and walnut. all of the comp 19](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/simon-astridge-brass-house-kitchen-addition-london-nicholas-worley-photo-3-733x423.jpg)
![the room is filled with natural light thanks to a long skylight. muuto\2 20](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/simon-astridge-brass-house-dining-area-london-nicholas-worley-photo-4-733x577.jpg)
![walnut also frames the recessed window. note the brass light switch covers: for 21](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/simon-astridge-brass-house-dining-area-west-london-nicholoas-worley-photo-6-733x1097.jpg)
![the fridge and pantry are incorporated into a storage wall faced in brass. & 22](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/simon-astridge-brass-house-kitchen-dining-addition-london-nicholas-worley-photo-5a-733x680.jpg)
![the brass detailing extends to the fridge and freezer pulls, and the stairs. 23](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/simon-astridge-brass-house-kitchen-details-nicholas-worley-photo-5b-733x1094.jpg)
![a long view of the extension. see more of the brass house here. 24](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/simon-astridge-brass-house-kitchen-addition-west-london-nicholas-worley-photo-7-733x1056.jpg)
Another trio of eye-opening projects by Simon Astridge Architecture Workshop:
- Urban Tropical: A Pink and Green Kitchen Addition and Steal This Look: A Tropical Kitchen in North London
- An Artful, Honest Kitchen with Brass Plumbing Parts as Hardware
- A Plant-Filled Japanese-Style Bath in London
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