Petronella House

by Chiles Evans + Care Architects

Client Private

Award RIBA Yorkshire Award 2025

The award winner tells us, "Petronella House involves the refurbishment and extension of a substantial Victorian villa in a Sheffield conservation area. The client understood the importance of the building and wanted the house to re-emerge from years of under-appreciation.

This is a conservation, restoration, and refurbishment project that elevates the original building, blurring the boundaries between the original house and unashamedly contemporary new additions, with energy conservation measures invisibly integrated throughout. New cobble steps replace a tarmac driveway, and the surrounding landscape has been updated to provide a contemporary setting for the house."

The jury says, "The Chiles Evans Care Architects design team have developed an architecture full of modern comfort with the character and aspiration of the original host building. This isn’t a restoration piece, rather a wholly contemporary refurbishment that has channelled the spirit of the Victorian age, shown through the craftsmanship, bespoke joinery, artisanal touches, colour and texture. The joy and delight can be seen throughout, ranging across the architecture, landscape, interior and furniture design."

Read the full citation from the RIBA Awards Jury on RIBA Journal

Contractor Travis Wainwright Builders

Structural Engineer Martin Evans Associates (now Structural Surveys)

Gross internal area 611.8m²