House-within-a-House, Brockley

alma-nac for private client
Contract value: undisclosed 
GIA: 233m²

The contemporary six-bedroom family home redevelops an existing, incongruous post-war property on a Victorian crescent. The existing ground and first floor structure were retained, and foundations required no underpinning or adapting of footings. Consequently 12,670 bricks were reused as well as approximately 12.85m³ of concrete. A highly insulated and airtight external envelope with composite double-glazed windows and an efficient heating system was introduced. The asymmetrical form of the new house draws references from the original terrace, offering a contemporary addition that is sympathetic to its historic setting.

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