Mid-Century House Renovation in Highgate — An Architect’s Own Home

Many wonder what an architect would do in his own home. When his children left home, Jack Schneider, director of Schneider Designers, wanted a project — and found it in this mid-century house in Highgate, designed in the 1970s by Ted Levy of Ted Levy, Benjamin & Partners, the South African-born architect behind many north London projects of that era. Jack and his wife became only the second couple to own it.

With a penchant for quirky 1970s aesthetics and mid-century modern style, they set out to make their mark while taking great care to retain the spirit of the original design. The house was brought back to its former glory and adapted to modern living: new bespoke joinery was designed and manufactured to match the 1970s features, and the original timber finishes, wooden staircases and railings were preserved.