You wouldn't know it from the rear approach: Taylor House by Paul Archer Design, converted Victorian-era public house in London, England, retains the original front and side walls and entirely re-engineers the rest.




Excavating and extending upwards in back created an elevated extension, a floating glass-walled kitchen that marks the living spaces on the second floor (with a cleverly positioned outdoor shower underneath), while private areas, bedrooms and such, are located downstairs. Via ArchDaily.