Discover Poet’s Corner, a meticulously renovated Victorian house in London’s Poet?s Corner Conservation Area by Oliver Leech Architects. Designed in 2023, this London house transformation prioritizes a connection to light and nature, perfect for a modern family lifestyle. Through a clever reorganization of space and the introduction of natural materials, the project seamlessly blends contemporary design with the home’s original character, offering a serene, light-filled family residence in the heart of the city.

About Poet?s Corner
Reviving Victorian Charm with a Contemporary Twist
In the heart of South London’s Poet?s Corner Conservation Area, the renovation of a late 19th-century terraced house by Oliver Leech Architects stands as a testament to the symbiosis of heritage preservation and modern living. Undertaken for a young family of four, Poet?s Corner House transcends beyond a mere architectural project, embodying a vision where light and nature become central to the living experience. At the core of the renovation was the desire to peel away the layers of a bygone 1990s makeover, paving the way for a spacious family home enriched with natural light and connections to the outdoors. The intervention saw the transformation of a once segmented ground floor into a fluid, open-plan living space. By reconfiguring the layout and incorporating a series of strategic extensions, Oliver Leech Architects introduced a new rhythm to the home, ...