# Bespoke London Victorian Terraces Archmongers Updates and Extends the Ray House in London By Amy Duong | Published 2025-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house References: [archmongers](http://archmongers.com/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/05/30/archmongers-ray-house-extension-london/)  London design firm [Archmongers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house-extension) has updated the design and extension of the Ray House located in Hackney with a new [Victorian terrace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbie-abbotsford-terrace) to join the mix. This is all a part of a celebration of elevated craftsmanship by integrating bespoke finishes, including the concrete frieze made by its client. The renovation of the home is led by a dark and compartmentalized floor plan. The owners wanted the team to open up the home and update the space to accommodate their art and furniture. Archmongers co-founder Johan Hybschmann told [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segmental-house) about the design, "The project has transformed the house from a poorly insulated, single-glazed and gas central-heated property with an irrational compartmentalised plan, into a thermally efficient, all-electric, hi-tech, contemporary home with abundant daylight now reaching deep into the house." Image Credit: Jim Stephenson ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 42% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Home Renovation:** There is a growing trend in upgrading traditional homes into eco-friendly, energy-efficient spaces to meet modern sustainability standards. - **Bespoke Design Elements:** Customized and handcrafted architectural features are becoming popular for adding unique character and craftsmanship to residential projects. - **Technology-integrated Homes:** Incorporating advanced technologies into home designs is increasingly essential for creating contemporary living spaces that enhance comfort and efficiency. - **Sustainable Home Renovation:** There is a growing trend in upgrading traditional homes into eco-friendly, energy-efficient spaces to meet modern sustainability standards. - **Bespoke Design Elements:** Customized and handcrafted architectural features are becoming popular for adding unique character and craftsmanship to residential projects. - **Technology-integrated Homes:** Incorporating advanced technologies into home designs is increasingly essential for creating contemporary living spaces that enhance comfort and efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Residential Architecture:** Reimagining and modernizing existing residential spaces offers fertile ground for new architectural solutions and sustainability practices. - **Interior Design:** The demand for custom-made finishes and bespoke elements reflects the expanding role of interior design in creating personalized living environments. - **Home Technology Solutions:** The advancement of integrated home tech presents opportunities to enhance energy efficiency and comfort in refurbished living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craftsmanship-Based Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house-extension.md) - [70s London Home renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemental-house.md) - [Lime Plastered Terraced House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-house.md) - [Victorian-Inspired London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-terrace.md) - [Refurbished London Victorian Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-house.md) - [Arched Brightened London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segmental-house.md) - [Renovated Terraced London Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camden-residence.md) - [Morocco-Inspired London Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrett-houmller-architects.md) - [Reimagined Traditional Edwardian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-edwardian-home.md)