Neil Dusheiko Architects has recently completed the striking transformation of a Victorian semi-detached house in South Cambridge. The result is a meticulously designed extension, enveloping the existing house and marked out by a series of skylights creating an abundance of natural light inside the home. Photography by Edmund Sumner

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Outside, a new garden, designed by landscape designer, Jane Brockbank, links the house with the ?Dark Spa?; a secluded retreat for busy parents and contrasts with the light-filled interiors of Sun Slice House.

The homeowners, a young, ambitious couple with three children, wanted to extend and restore the house which had fallen into disrepair. Some of the essential requirements were to create a home-schooling area for the children as well as a home working space for the parents, both of whom work from home. They also wanted to add a new-build outdoor leisure space to the end of their garden to house a gym, sauna and spa area.
Working closely with homeowners at every stage of the process, Neil Dusheiko Architects has struck a sensitive balance between preserving the historic character of the existing building, situated in a conservation area, and introducing new elements which feel robust and timeless. The team carefully guided the development of these ideas by running design workshops, building physical and digital models to test spatial ideas, and exploring atmosphere...