heritage response

Set down a quiet hidden pathway of Victorian mews houses, the scheme secured full planning permission in the Trinity Gardens Conservation Area through a design that responded carefully to its heritage setting. Julia Hamson, our RIBA accredited Conservation Architect, took her cue from aged copper Victorian glasshouses, pairing a lightweight green glazed infill with a solid rear volume in a pale buff brick chosen as a tonally lighter companion to the existing London stock. Roof angles mirror those of the host building, and the glazed infill is held visually subservient so the rhythm of solid and void along the run of mews houses is protected. Read more about our planning journey here.

VALUE ADDED

We managed every site query and unexpected discovery on our client's behalf, taking the burden of time consuming site management and worry out of her hands. The mature eucalyptus tree that our client loves was preserved through specially designed deep foundations and a hand excavation monitoring brief, coordinated with specialist engineers to ensure no large roots were severed. The tree is now viewed from the dining space through the new glazing above, or in a framed view through the kitchen door.

SUSTAINABILITY

Breathable wood fibre insulation and lime render were applied throughout the existing masonry walls to improve thermal performance without trapping moisture. Historically accurate double glazed timber sash windows replaced the originals, and a subsequent consent secured eight roof-mounted photovoltaic panels.