In North London, a Victorian terrace with an angular glass extension asks for £2m

Russian For Fish revamped this Victorian terrace in North London’s leafy Stoke Newington, giving it an angular glass rear extension and tactile material palette.

The architects designed a wraparound extension to the rear of the London property with pitched glazing and concrete flooring that carries through into the landscaped garden. Concrete appears again on the kitchen countertops and custom island.

A coordinating loft extension incorporates an L-shaped master bedroom and bath. The first floor has a family bath and three additional bedrooms – one overlooking the garden’s outdoor kitchen and outfitted as a private study. New chevron-patterned wood flooring in the redesigned lounge is subtly echoed in the kitchen and bathroom tiling. Extending to the rear allowed space for a second seating area by the Crittall glass doors.

The Stoke Newington property is listed with Next Move for £2m. It’s a stone’s throw from Church Street’s restaurants, cafes, pub and stores, while Clissold Park is a 10-minute walk away.

Russian For Fish takes its name from the Royal Institute for British Architects, or RIBA, the body supporting and promoting the architectural profession. ‘Riba’ is Russian for ‘fish’. Co-directors Pereen d’Avoine and Nilesh Shah say they took over the project after a contractor abandoned it without securing essential planning permission.