W&A RESIDENCE

West of London, this freestanding Edwardian era townhouse had been distorted and neglected. Many of the original architectural elements were removed, and unsympathetic additions were crudely added to the back garden of the residence. The goal was to remedy any existing damp issues, insure the house was stable, and develop a long-term vision for the home with it’s new fantastic owners.

As the expression goes; “a home is never finished.”

The primary goal was to develop a long-term vision for the home alongside it’s new owners. The scope involved removing the existing pebbledash exterior where possible, mitigating moisture issues caused by poor foundation and wall extensions, and designing an extension. Within this extension was a larger kitchen, toilet room, and laundry space.

PROJECT TYPE:

Residential Architecture

YEARS:

2024 - 2026

IN COLLABORATION WITH:

Engineer - Urban Consulting Engineers (UK)

Interiors - Kaitlyn Wolfe, ASID

PHASES INVOLVED:

Schematic Design

Design Development

Local Planning Permission

Interior Design

PRE-DESIGN

Over the past 110+ years, the residence recieved a variety of poor solutions to real problems. Accessory goals included conservation and restorative plans to restore the original Edwardian features.

The original single-pane Edwardian sash windows were replaced with inexpensive white uPVC windows. To replace the replacements, new black dual-pane sash windows would be installed reinstate original victorian vertical proportions.

Pebbledash rendering was slurried over the full-width exterior brick walls. Where possible, the pebbledash would be removed at the front to showcase the brick, damp issues would be remediated, and the exposed brick would be rendered in a less damaging white limewash.

"For any additions, the goal focused on utilizing traditional Edwardian material and proportions in a contemporary way."

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

For the addition, the goal focused on utilizing traditional Edwardian material and proportions in a contemporary way. Thus nodding to the skilled masonry designers and builders of the previous century, while unquestionably rooting the addition in the 21st century.

Segmented brick arches, a brick screen, and a varying brick pattern began to emerge as the frontrunning design. All while insuring the design could easily blend into a “gardenesque” relief print of a former era.

OVERALL
RESTORATION & CONSERVATION

SLIP BRICK MATERIAL

LINE OF ADDITON

EARLY SITE & DESIGN IMAGES

EXISTING FACADE

PROPOSED - POST CONSERVATION

LAYOUT & ROUTINE

The following diagrammatic plans, with humor, are meant to let the clients picture themselves and their routines in an otherwise stagnant and stale 2D drawing. It humanizes the process, and better informs future choices.

GAME NIGHTS

The existing dining space was dark and cramped, with the closest natural lighting coming from the sun room’s yellowed polycarbonate panels. Adding two Edwardian style dual-panel sash windows will provide additional light into the core of the residence.

In the evening, the removed stair wall and exposed stair banister provides addiitional light, especially with with the backlit wine storage and shelving underneath.

CULINARY DISASTERS

While both clients have a multitude of amazing talents, neither quite have a strong penchant for cooking. Regardless, the central circulation now allows guests to aviod close proximity to the stove, and have full access to the rear garden and powder room.

Increased storage, multiple sources of natural lighting, and refreshed interiors makes this kitchen fit for a king.