South Hill Park Penthouse

With stunning views across the Heath to Hampstead village, the clients asked Charles Barclay Architects to update their penthouse flat to make the most of the outlook. The lower floor was re-organised in to bedrooms, bathrooms and a wide hallway, with the upper floor made open-plan for living, cooking and eating. Oversized sliding doors give almost frameless views and a large new roof-light brings light in to the heart of the flat while a decked balcony features a built-in barbecue.

The visual centerpiece of the flat is a sculptural cantilevered stair featuring a bench seat in hand-cast glass. The generous dimensions of the spaces are underlined by the wide-plank Douglas fir flooring from Dinesen.