STUDIOCARVER

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STUDIOCARVER is an architecture and design practice founded by Keith Carver. Our work ranges from commercial projects to individual homes and bespoke furniture. Across all sectors, from the thrill of engaging with a new design problem, to its detail, construction and completion, is a commitment to finding solutions that are right for the client, their brief and the surroundings. We believe the role of good design is to enhance environments for people. Our approach develops an architecture through observation and investigation; architecture that responds to material, light, environment, and most of all its users. We delight in finding innovations that make each project quietly extraordinary. At the same time we maintain always the core principles of sustainability and good design, ensuring our work remains functional and flexible. STUDIOCARVER encompasses over 15 years of experience in housing, offices, academic buildings and masterplanning. We offer a full range of architectural and design services, from site appraisals and concept designs to guiding complex schemes through the planning process and on to completion. We apply a rigorous eye to quality and detail but most important we pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients. We understand that true success is achieved through client satisfaction and put utmost importance on client engagement through all stages of the design process.
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Keith Carver founded STUDIOCARVER in 2011 following six successful years working in London with Studio Partington. As an associate at Studio Partington, Keith led numerous competition entries and commercial projects, most notably Greenfields Community Housing head office and community facilities in 2009. Keith led this £5m project, delicately marrying the needs of office and community space, and incorporating specially commissioned artworks inspired by local residents. Prior to Studio Partington Keith Carver traveled extensively across the Americas, Asia and Europe, working at architectural practices in Singapore, New Zealand and the USA. He spent three years at the award winning practice, Architectus Auckland where he was involved on projects ranging from bespoke one off houses to academic facilities. Keith Carver studied architecture at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the National University of Singapore in Singapore. He is from Boston, Massachusetts and has been living in London since 2004.
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37 Alfred Place
London, WC1E 7DP

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020 7096 1257

Hampstead House

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Hampstead House

In partnership with Daniel Farshi Architects
www.danielfarshi.co.uk

The reinvigoration and extension of a Neo-Georgian house that both celebrates the heritage of the original building and introduces a highly contemporary, light-filled extension.

We started by peeling off the ill-conceived extensions, and rationalising the circulation through the interior spaces. Springing off this central circulation, a linear extension stretches out into the garden, giving panoramic views. The original rear façade of the house, now uncovered and reinstated, brings light into the previously dark spaces of the plan.

A traditional and craft-led approach was undertaken to revive the original features of the property alongside a highly detailed, materially contrasting, new addition creating a sympathetic layering of old and new within this family home in North London.

Location: Hampstead, London
Status: Completed August 2022
Awards: Architects Journal Retrofit Awards 2024 Finalist, British Home Awards 2024 Shortlist, Don’t Move – Improve! 2023 Longlist