Dyke Road Villa Beautifully Transformed A Project By: Mohsin Cooper Architects Location: Hove Project Summary: Positioned along one of Hove’s most distinguished residential roads, this substantial Edwardian villa on Dyke Road is a confident expression of vernacular Revival architecture. Characterised by its turret, half-timbered façades and finely detailed Arts and Crafts chimneys, the house possesses a rich architectural presence that has been meticulously renovated and extended to support modern family life. Project Detail: The brief required both sensitivity and ambition–to preserve and enhance the building’s distinctive heritage features while comprehensively reworking its internal arrangement and upgrading environmental performance. From the outset, the design approach sought clarity rather than contrast, allowing new interventions to sit comfortably within the existing architectural language. Externally, original façades have been meticulously repaired, with replacement double-glazed windows replicating historic proportions and profiles. The roof has been upgraded to improve thermal efficiency while maintaining its established form. Dormer additions are carefully composed, introducing daylight to upper levels without disturbing the building’s silhouette. Internally, the transformation is more pronounced. A reconfigured ground floor establishes a stronger connection between house and landscape, with principal living spaces oriented towards the expansive rear garden. Large openings frame views across lawn, terrace … Continue reading Edwardian Elegance Reimagined In Hove