Location : Hackney, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2019-2020
Area : 150 sq.m
stage : Under construction
Project description
Elmbank House
Rear Extension
Elmbank House
Rear Extension
Elmbank House
Rear Extension
Elmbank House
Rear Extension
The property is a Victorian mid-terraced, two storey, 3 bed room house, Built in rick work which form an 'M’ type butterfly roof .
The property consists of an L shaped footprint with along two storey projected rear building. The house is very narrow and internal walls block the flow of move and light and there was limited access to the garden.
The owner wishes to improve the property by erecting a roof extension at second floor level in the shape of a mansard and to have a side return in the form of ‘lean-to-roof’ at ground level along the rear projected wing.
A large open plan living space was created by opening up the front and rear reception rooms with new side infill space, providing ample living and family gathering space for our client’s young child and unborn baby.
A fully glazed skylight to the side extension allows for increased light levels and improved connections between the spaces linking the front of the house to the rear garden with side bench seating area along the new frank wall.
To rear facade, A large glass pivoting window enables people can seat from in and out of the house enjoying reading and dinning.
A calm material palette of reclaimed bricks and oak flooring gives a sense of warmth and texture to the home.
The rich detailing gives a tactile scale to the new domestic spaces.
Rushmore house-2
Loft extension, rear side infill and internal refurbishment
Location : Hackney, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2019-2020
Area : 150 sq.m
stage : Under construction
Rushmore house-2
Loft extension, rear side infill and internal refurbishment
Location : Hackney, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2019-2020
Area : 150 sq.m
stage : Under construction
Rushmore house-2
Loft extension, rear side infill and internal refurbishment
Location : Hackney, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2019-2020
Area : 150 sq.m
stage : Under construction
Project description
Project description
The property is a Victorian mid-terraced, two storey, 3 bed room house, Built in rick work which form an 'M’ type butterfly roof .
The property consists of an L shaped footprint with along two storey projected rear building. The house is very narrow and internal walls block the flow of move and light and there was limited access to the garden.
The owner wishes to improve the property by erecting a roof extension at second floor level in the shape of a mansard and to have a side return in the form of ‘lean-to-roof’ at ground level along the rear projected wing.
A large open plan living space was created by opening up the front and rear reception rooms with new side infill space, providing ample living and family gathering space for our client’s young child and unborn baby.
A fully glazed skylight to the side extension allows for increased light levels and improved connections between the spaces linking the front of the house to the rear garden with side bench seating area along the new frank wall.
To rear facade, A large glass pivoting window enables people can seat from in and out of the house enjoying reading and dinning.
A calm material palette of reclaimed bricks and oak flooring gives a sense of warmth and texture to the home.
The rich detailing gives a tactile scale to the new domestic spaces.
Project description
The property is a Victorian mid-terraced, two storey, 3 bed room house, Built in rick work which form an 'M’ type butterfly roof .
The property consists of an L shaped footprint with along two storey projected rear building. The house is very narrow and internal walls block the flow of move and light and there was limited access to the garden.
The owner wishes to improve the property by erecting a roof extension at second floor level in the shape of a mansard and to have a side return in the form of ‘lean-to-roof’ at ground level along the rear projected wing.
A large open plan living space was created by opening up the front and rear reception rooms with new side infill space, providing ample living and family gathering space for our client’s young child and unborn baby.
A fully glazed skylight to the side extension allows for increased light levels and improved connections between the spaces linking the front of the house to the rear garden with side bench seating area along the new frank wall.
To rear facade, A large glass pivoting window enables people can seat from in and out of the house enjoying reading and dinning.
A calm material palette of reclaimed bricks and oak flooring gives a sense of warmth and texture to the home.
The rich detailing gives a tactile scale to the new domestic spaces.
The property is a Victorian mid-terraced, two storey, 3 bed room house, Built in rick work which form an 'M’ type butterfly roof .
The property consists of an L shaped footprint with along two storey projected rear building. The house is very narrow and internal walls block the flow of move and light and there was limited access to the garden.
The owner wishes to improve the property by erecting a roof extension at second floor level in the shape of a mansard and to have a side return in the form of ‘lean-to-roof’ at ground level along the rear projected wing.
A large open plan living space was created by opening up the front and rear reception rooms with new side infill space, providing ample living and family gathering space for our client’s young child and unborn baby.
A fully glazed skylight to the side extension allows for increased light levels and improved connections between the spaces linking the front of the house to the rear garden with side bench seating area along the new frank wall.
To rear facade, A large glass pivoting window enables people can seat from in and out of the house enjoying reading and dinning.
A calm material palette of reclaimed bricks and oak flooring gives a sense of warmth and texture to the home.
The rich detailing gives a tactile scale to the new domestic spaces.
The site comprises a two storey semi-detached dwelling located on the east side of Barton Green. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character and appearance consisting mainly of semi-detached dwellings.
The owner sought to improve the property by erecting a single storey side and rear extension and loft conversion within the existing roof shape following the demolition of the existing side extension.
Lammas Road House
New build
Rushmore Road
House Extension
Rushmore Road
House Extension
Location : Richmond, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2017
Area :
stage : Planning stage
Sutton care homes
New build
Location : Sutton, Surrey, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2017
Area :
stage : Planning stage
Site context
Claremont Avenue
Rear Extension
Location : Sutton, Surrey, UK
Client : Private
Year : 2017
Area :
stage : Planning stage
Rosehill Care Home
A Domestic Care Home Shaped by Light, Landscape and Community
Located adjacent to Sutton Common and Rosehill Recreation Ground, the proposal is a new three-storey care home for over 20 residents. The design prioritises communal living, wellbeing and independence, creating a domestic rather than institutional environment. A central south-facing courtyard forms the heart of the building, bringing natural light, planting and views into bedrooms and shared spaces. Generous hallways and full-height windows create places for social interaction and quiet reflection. The façade combines bright red brick, timber sash windows and horizontal concrete bands, responding to the surrounding residential context while introducing a contemporary character. A welcoming ground-floor pavilion marks the entrance, while a rooftop garden provides an additional outdoor space.
Overall, the proposal integrates architecture, landscape and natural light to create a comfortable, familiar and liveable environment for residents.
Domestic Courtyard and facade design
While the courtyard is opened internally to the patients, the elevations facing the streets are designed to be enclosed from the neighbourhood by using brick walls and slender windows. The facade of the building is composed of brick walls and thin horizontal concrete bands. While the bright red brick makes an ensemble with the residential buildings of the neighborhood, the horizontal concrete band not only breaks down the scale of the building but also brings a character of modern architecture.
The windows of the bedroom and communal spaces have different sizes not only to bring the playful and loose composition to the facade but also reveals internal spaces to exterior facade.
The meeting room invites visitors from the ground floor which is designed as a bay-like pavilion. The stairs and lift continue up to the roof level to allow residents using the roof top garden.
The building is planned to be used as a new Care Home
which aimes to serve more than 20 patients in three storey building. As Care Home requires not only private rooms but also generous communal spaces and facilities, we have proposed a South-facing courtyard in the centre of the building which will bring natural lights into each private rooms and shared areas.
While the courtyard is opened internally to the patients, the elevations facing the streets are designed to be enclosed from the neighborhood by using brick walls and slender windows.
As the exterior responses with the context of Rosehill, internal spaces is developed to become a domestic Care Home. In response to the idea of domestic Care Home, the south facing courtyard is proposed bringing bright and livable character to the interior.
The courtyard starts from the groundfloor all the way to the top floor and has platform on first floor not only breaking down the scale of the voided space but also offering accessible deck to residents.
A genourous hallway and floor to ceiling windows are planned around the courtyard allowing residents to sit or stay enjoying the sun.
The facade of the building is composed of brick walls and thin concrete bands which runs horizontally. While the materials of the building, bright red coloured brick and timber sash, make an ensemble with the residential buildings of the adjacent neighborhood, the horizontal concrete bands not only break down the scale of the building but also brings a character of contemporary architecture.
Description
Site and Context
The site is located adjacent to Sutton Common, next to Rosehill. Facing Rosehill Recreation Ground to the front and a residential block to the rear, the plot occupies a prominent position within the local neighbourhood.
Rosehill, connecting to the A297, provides an important route between Sutton, Merton, Mitcham and the city centre. The site’s relationship with the surrounding residential buildings, public open space and established urban context forms an important foundation for the archi-tectural proposal.
Design Concept
The proposal is for a new three-storey care home, designed to accommodate more than 20 residents. Recognising that a care home requires more than private bedrooms, the design places generous communal spaces, shared facilities and opportunities for social interaction at the heart of the building.
A south-facing courtyard is introduced at the centre of the plan, bringing natural light and a sense of landscape into the private bedrooms and communal areas. The courtyard becomes the organising element of the building, creating a bright and welcoming internal environment while establishing a strong connection between residents and the outdoors.
The design seeks to create a domestic care home rather than an institutional environment. Its architecture is developed to feel familiar, warm and liveable, supporting the wellbeing, inde-pendence and everyday activities of its residents.
A Domestic Courtyard
The courtyard extends from the ground floor through to the upper levels, bringing daylight deep into the building and providing a central garden space for residents.
A first-floor platform is introduced within the courtyard, helping to break down the scale of the void while providing an accessible deck for residents to enjoy the garden and outdoor environ-ment.
Generous hallways and floor-to-ceiling windows are arranged around the courtyard, creating opportunities for residents to sit, rest or spend time in the sunlight. These spaces are designed as more than circulation routes; they become places for informal social interaction, quiet reflec-tion and everyday living.
The courtyard provides a shared focus for the building, allowing residents to enjoy natural light, planting and views of the sky from within the care home.
Facade Design and Neighbourhood
While the courtyard is opened internally to residents, the elevations facing the surrounding streets and neighbouring properties are designed to provide a more enclosed and carefully considered response to the neighbourhood.
The external facade is composed of bright red brickwork, slender windows and thin horizontal concrete bands. The brickwork establishes a connection with the surrounding residential build-ings, while the horizontal concrete bands introduce a contemporary architectural character.
The concrete bands also help to break down the scale of the three-storey building, creating a more articulated elevation and a clear horizontal rhythm.
The windows to the bedrooms and communal spaces vary in size and proportion. This creates a playful and relaxed composition across the facade, while allowing the building’s internal ac-tivities and spaces to inform its external expression.
The combination of brickwork, timber sash windows and concrete detailing creates a balance between a domestic character and contemporary architecture. The material palette responds to the established context of Rosehill while giving the new care home its own identity.
A Welcoming Entrance
The meeting room is positioned at ground-floor level and designed as a bay-like pavilion, creat-ing a welcoming arrival point for visitors and a distinct architectural element within the facade.
The pavilion provides a clear and inviting entrance experience, connecting visitors to the com-munal life of the care home.
The stairs and lift extend through the building to the roof level, allowing residents to access the rooftop garden. This provides an additional outdoor amenity and an opportunity to enjoy views, fresh air and planting above the surrounding neighbourhood.
Light, Landscape and Wellbeing
The design of Rosehill Care Home is driven by the relationship between architecture, natural light and the wellbeing of its residents.
The central courtyard brings daylight into the building, while the surrounding hallways and communal spaces provide opportunities for residents to enjoy views of the garden and spend time in a bright, welcoming environment.
The rooftop garden extends this connection to nature, offering another place for residents to gather, relax and enjoy the outdoors.
By combining a domestic architectural character with carefully considered communal spaces, the proposal creates a care home. that is designed to feel familiar, comfortable and connected to its surroundings.
The result is a contemporary three-storey care home that responds sensitively to the context of Rosehill, bringing together brick architecture, natural light and landscape to support a welcoming and liveable environment for its residents.