Snug House by Proctor & Shaw features cosy room overlooking the garden

Proctor & Shaw has extended the south London home of a retired teacher, adding a timber-lined snug that can be used for reading or birdwatching.
The London-based studio has remodelled the ground floor of the Herne Hill house, creating a larger and more open kitchen, along with the wooden snug. The two spaces frame a new patio, connecting the house with the garden.With a width of 6.2 metres, the house is larger than most typical Victorian terraces. It was this that led to the idea of creating