Located in the suburban Borough of Ealing, London, United Kingdom. A tired mid-century home is reinvigorated by converting a redundant garage. Like many houses of this age the original garage space has become obsolete with the width of modern vehicles. Retrofitting the space to become useable is an obvious move in London, but it’s also a sustainable move. Creating a unique sense of arrival and identity to the house was key, our approach was to create an expressive but seemingly floating plane that cohesively unites the façade. This angular sculpted soffit tapers back towards the front door stimulating a sense of an intimate embrace ‘a warm sense of arrival’. This floating plane is cantilevered from the main house, a natural pocket beneath revitalises the entranceway with a sense of grandeur. The open plan interior is centred around the ‘conversation pit’ this sunken seating area is modest, designed just for a family of five. Much like the exterior the interior mimics the language of the under-croft the bespoke plywood joinery wraps the wall and ceiling above the pit. Concealed ambient lighting integrated into each step furthers the warmth of the timber. The plywood panel’s part to reveal a cinema entertainment system and an abundance of storage.