Proctor & Shaw’s Hope Villa extension in Peckham, London, presents a thoughtful balance of contemporary minimalism and natural warmth. The project retains the steel structure of a previous extension, introducing a new timber framework clad in narrow, vertical Accoya battens. This choice of material adds texture and a refined, natural aesthetic that complements the surrounding environment. The design cleverly expands vertically within planning constraints, creating a double-height living space with high-level windows that draw daylight deep into the interior. A full-height sliding glass door connects the skylit dining area with a newly landscaped rain garden, blurring the boundary between indoors and out. Birch-lined walls conceal storage and services, preserving a clean and uncluttered atmosphere throughout. A tiered rooftop garden crowns the extension, transforming a high parapet into a productive allotment that redefines the home’s spatial dynamics. At the garden’s rear, a separate studio offers a flexible space for work or leisure, maintaining a quiet architectural dialogue with the main house. The thoughtful layering of materials, light, and flow throughout Hope Villa creates a serene yet functional urban retreat. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize [View fullsize](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c26de6bec4eb70767b9daae/1743197478738-T3ELU7Y57E32JMBD9VW1/proctor-shaw-hope-villa-extension-london_dezeen_2364_col_20