The project involved the demolition of an existing 1860s house, which had been altered over time with a large garage and an additional rear extension. The house was in poor condition, and its layout was impractical. The site, located at the end of a terrace and positioned on a road bend, presented a unique challenge due to its awkward triangular shape.

The client’s brief was to replace the existing structure with two new houses. To address the complexities of the site, we introduced a filleted corner that creates a smooth transition between the two planes of the street curve.

This design move generated two distinct typologies: one referencing the bay windows of the existing terrace, and the other incorporating arched openings at the ground floor. A material palette of brick and precast concrete unifies these elements, with the chosen brick color offering contrast to the existing terrace while maintaining a sense of material continuity.

A major structural challenge was the presence of a large Victorian sewer running directly beneath the site. Working closely with engineers from The The Structure Studio, we developed a solution that ensured the feasibility of the project while respecting the constraints imposed by the existing infrastructure.