London's best new house extensions revealed in 2019 shortlist for Don't Move, Improve!
A loft library, a converted chapel and a Japanese-inspired flat are in the running to be named London's best home-improvement project of 2019.
There are 37 projects on the shortlist for this year's Don't Move, Improve! – an awards programme that champions creative and innovative home extension and renovation projects across the UK capital.
Other projects in the running include a self-built extension to a dairy cottage, a revamped water tower and a metal-clad extension that doubles the size of a 1980s terrace.
A woodworker's studio, an extension under a driveway and a zero-waste renovation also made this year's shortlist.
Dezeen is media partner for Don't Move, Improve! which is now in its ninth year. The contest was open to any house extension or improvement project completed in the last two years, in any one of London's 33 boroughs.
This year's judging panel, chaired by NLA founder Peter Murray, consisted of Dezeen editor Amy Frearson, architect Carl Turner, Ash Sakula co-founder Cany Ash, journalist Philippa Stockley, and Jo McCafferty of Levitt Bernstein.
The judges said that the standard of entries was higher than ever this year. Trends they identified included use of natural materials, introduction of colour, and creatively designed ceilings and roofs.
"It's good to see a trend of gentle experimentation with sustainable natural substances, particularly brick and wood, and of homes being extended in ways that revolve around their owners' lives, resulting in something both idiosyncratic and full of character," said Stockley.
"To make this happen, architects are really listening to and responding to their clients' wishes."
This year's winners will be revealed at a reception at The Building Centre in London on 22 January 2019. An exhibition of longlisted designs will be unveiled at the same time.
Previous winners of the prize include Sun Rain Rooms, a revamped Georgian townhouse with a patio that transforms into a reflecting pool, and Sunken Bath Project, a garden room containing a sunken Japanese-style bath
Here's the full Don't Move, Improve! 2019 shortlist:
![Don't Move, Improve: 16 Ewelme Road, Lewisham, by UVArchitects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_19-852x852.jpg)
16 Ewelme Road, Lewisham, by UVArchitects
![Don't Move, Improve: 3 Elm Close, Islington, by Ulla Gala Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_1-852x852.jpg)
3 Elm Close, Islington, by Ulla Gala Architects
![Don't Move, Improve: Algiers Road, Lewisham, by Gruff](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_4-852x852.jpg)
Algiers Road, Lewisham, by Gruff
![The Black Curve, Bromley, by Ar'Chic](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_64-852x852.jpg)
The Black Curve, Bromley, by Ar'Chic
![Breakout Extension, Haringey, by KnottArchitects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_7-852x852.jpg)
Breakout Extension, Haringey, by KnottArchitects
![Brockley House, Lewisham by SAM Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_9-852x852.jpg)
Brockley House, Lewisham by SAM Architects
![Chapel, Southwark, by Craftworks](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_11-852x852.jpg)
Chapel, Southwark, by Craftworks
![Claylands Road, Lambeth, by Conibere Phillips Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x852.jpg)
Claylands Road, Lambeth, by Conibere Phillips Architects
![Cornerstone House, Haringey, by Merrett Houmoller Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_13-852x852.jpg)
Cornerstone House, Haringey, by Merrett Houmoller Architects
![Crouch End House, Haringey, by Catriona Burns Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_14-852x852.jpg)
Crouch End House, Haringey, by Catriona Burns Architects
![Dartmouth Park Family House, Camden, by Pardon Chambers Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_16-852x852.jpg)
Dartmouth Park Family House, Camden, by Pardon Chambers Architects
![Dusheiko House, Hackney, by Neil Dusheiko Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_72-852x852.jpg)
Dusheiko House, Hackney, by Neil Dusheiko Architects
![Folded Wedge Townhouse, Lewisham, by Russell Hunt Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_20-852x852.jpg)
Folded Wedge Townhouse, Lewisham, by Russell Hunt Architects
![Folded House, Wandsworth, by Proctor & Shaw](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_23-852x852.jpg)
Folded House, Wandsworth, by Proctor & Shaw
![Garden House, Hammersmith and Fulham, by Teatum + Teatum](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_24-852x852.jpg)
Garden House, Hammersmith and Fulham, by Teatum + Teatum
![Hackney Extension, Hackney, by Proctor & Shaw](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_26-852x852.jpg)
Hackney Extension, Hackney, by Proctor & Shaw
![Highbury New Park, Islington, by Appleton Weiner](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_28-852x852.jpg)
Highbury New Park, Islington, by Appleton Weiner
![Kings Grove, Southwark, by Al-Jawad Pike](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_30-852x852.jpg)
Kings Grove, Southwark, by Al-Jawad Pike
![Lauriston Road, Hackney, by Gundry and Ducker](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_32-852x852.jpg)
Lauriston Road, Hackney, by Gundry and Ducker
![Levels Ten + Eleven, Westminster, by Con Form Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_34-852x852.jpg)
Levels Ten + Eleven, Westminster, by Con Form Architects
![Link Building, Southwark, by Powell Tuck Associates](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_36-852x852.jpg)
Link Building, Southwark, by Powell Tuck Associates
![Loft Library, Waltham Forest, by Arboreal Architecture](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_39-852x852.jpg)
Loft Library, Waltham Forest, by Arboreal Architecture
![Long House, Southwark, by R2 Studio Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_40-852x852.jpg)
Long House, Southwark, by R2 Studio Architects
![Micheldever Road, Lewisham, by Meme Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_42-852x852.jpg)
Micheldever Road, Lewisham, by Meme Architects
![Mies X King George, Islington, by CAN](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_44-852x852.jpg)
Mies X King George, Islington, by CAN
![Montague Court, Hackney, by IF_DO](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_46-852x852.jpg)
Montague Court, Hackney, by IF_DO
![Outhouse-In, Westminster, by Con Form Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_49-852x852.jpg)
Outhouse-In, Westminster, by Con Form Architects
![Reuse Flat, Hackney, by Arboreal Architecture](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_51-852x852.jpg)
Reuse Flat, Hackney, by Arboreal Architecture
![Roslyn Road, Haringey, by Magri Williams Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_53-852x852.jpg)
Roslyn Road, Haringey, by Magri Williams Architects
![Sash House, Westminster, by Tigg + Coll Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_54-852x852.jpg)
Sash House, Westminster, by Tigg + Coll Architects
![Scissor Truss House, Lambeth by Studio Mesh](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_56a-852x852.jpg)
Scissor Truss House, Lambeth by Studio Mesh
![Shad Thames Water Tower, Southwark, by FORMstudio](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_57-852x852.jpg)
Shad Thames Water Tower, Southwark, by FORMstudio
![Stego, Southwark, by Archmongers](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_60-852x852.jpg)
Stego, Southwark, by Archmongers
![Step House, by Bureau de Change Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_61-852x852.jpg)
Step House, by Bureau de Change Architects
![Tile House, Hackney, by Beasley Dickson Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_66-852x852.jpg)
Tile House, Hackney, by Beasley Dickson Architects
![Tower House, Islington, by Dominic McKenzie Architects](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_68-852x852.jpg)
Tower House, Islington, by Dominic McKenzie Architects
![Woodworker's Studio, Tufnell Park, by Bradley Van Der Straeten](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2018/11/dont-move-improve-shortlist-2019-house-extensions-renovations-london_dezeen_2364_col_69-852x852.jpg)
Woodworker's Studio, Tufnell Park, by Bradley Van Der Straeten