We are delighted that our Ladywood Mead project, has made the short list for the Homebuilding and Renovating Awards 2025 in partnership with The Times and Sunday Times, within the best renovation category. Ladywood Mead is a contemporary rear extension and internal remodelling to a bespoke built mid-century modern dwelling in the Roundhay Conservation Area of Leeds.
This architect designed and built mid-century modern style dwelling sits within a steeply sloping mature woodland site, offering dramatic panoramic views from the existing lounge and roof terrace. Few alterations had been carried out to the property since its construction so it retained much of the original mid-century modern detailing and materiality.
Whilst the property is not nationally of locally Listed, we approached our work to it with respect and restaint, that is normally preserved to working with Listed heritage assets. As much as possible of the original mid-century modern design was preserved and the new architectural and interior interventions were light touch, deeply considered and of a limited colour palette, in the hope that they would feel as though they had always been there.
Although the original property offered a strong visual connection to the surrounding landscape, it offered little in the way of a direct, physical, connection out into the rear garden. So, along with the careful repair and renovation of the property, the project also includes the development of a new rear extension, which completes the architectural route through the building, out into the garden beyond.
It is a strong shortlist and the winner of each category will be judged by industry experts. You can also be part of the judging process by voting for your favourite project. The one with the most votes will be granted the Readers’ Choice Award.
Take a look at the shortlist for yourself, and vote here. 1960s Home reimagined is no.10.
The winners of each category will be announced in the January issue of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, on sale 4 December.