8 Gwendolen Avenue
It was the bright red double front door and the architectural details of the once-pretty but now dilapidated Edwardian villa that first captivated Tom and Alison. Recognising its potential, albeit slightly daunted by the scale of the project, eight years ago they snapped up the property and step by step began to restore it into the gem of a family home it is today.
Siobhan was commissioned early on to record the renovation. Her photographs capture the arc of progress, starting right after demolition and ending with the reconstruction and decoration of the house. The couple also invited her to photograph their gorgeous new garden and orangery.
The project was completed over a period of four years, during which time Siobhan made several return visits to the site (meanwhile, Tom and Alison got married and moved into the house). The result was a one-off, hand-bound book documenting, and preserving, a remarkable journey.
If you would like to discuss a similar project, do please get in touch.
8 Gwendolen Avenue
In January 2013, Tom and Alison found a grainy picture of a pretty but dilapidated Edwardian villa on the internet. The estate agent details described the property as ‘totally un-modernised offering the opportunity to create a wonderful family home’ and they decided it was perfect!
No. 8 Gwendolen Avenue’s double front door, bright red colour and architectural details won them over immediately. As soon as they walked inside they were blown away by the sheer potential, but also a tiny bit scared by the scale of the project – the house was a complete wreck.
Siobhan was commissioned early on to record the renovation. She started just after demolition and made numerous visits over the following couple of years to capture the development. She went on to photograph its stunning garden and orangery and finally produced a one off, hand bound book to explain the journey. During this time, Tom and Alison married and moved into their new home. A home that has already expanded to include their two young children, Arthur and Poppy, and their dogs Polly and Ribbon.
If you have a similar project and would like to see the final PDF please do get in touch.
8 Gwendolen Avenue
In January 2013, Tom and Alison found a grainy picture of a pretty but dilapidated Edwardian villa on the internet. The estate agent details described the property as ‘totally un-modernised offering the opportunity to create a wonderful family home’ and they decided it was perfect!
No. 8 Gwendolen Avenue’s double front door, bright red colour and architectural details won them over immediately. As soon as they walked inside they were blown away by the sheer potential, but also a tiny bit scared by the scale of the project – the house was a complete wreck.
Siobhan was commissioned early on to record the renovation. She started just after demolition and made numerous visits over the following couple of years to capture the development. She went on to photograph its stunning garden and orangery and finally produced a one off, hand bound book to explain the journey. During this time, Tom and Alison married and moved into their new home. A home that has already expanded to include their two young children, Arthur and Poppy, and their dogs Polly and Ribbon.
If you have a similar project and would like to see the final PDF please do get in touch.