Saturday 21st February
MEET Bhavesh and Bijal Ravalia
Bhavesh and Bijal Ravalia purchased a 1930s semi-detached doer-upper with a disjointed layout in the sought-after area of Wanstead. “It was an absolute tip and needed gutting – rewiring, new plumbing, reconfiguring, you name it,” says Bhavesh. The plan was a wraparound extension to maximise the corner plot, plus a first-floor side addition and loft conversion. A large rear extension would be zoned into a lounge, dining area and kitchen for their busy growing family. After their plans were rejected, they scaled back the design, reducing the size of the first-floor extension and loft conversion. Contractor Alan Berry kicked off the project with the brick and block wraparound extension. The kitchen runs along the right-hand side, with a 3m kitchen island to match the size of the dining area, while the family’s chill-out zone sits opposite. Find out more about this inspiring project, live at the Workshop Theatre.
