A century-old brick townhouse in London has been thoughtfully prolonged to greater than double its authentic dimension whereas integrating sustainable options.
The mission, generally known as the London Photo voltaic Townhouse in Primrose Hill, reworked the prevailing two-storey construction right into a three-storey dwelling by extending upwards fairly than throughout or down.
It incorporates energy-efficient parts like photovoltaic panels and warmth pumps, whereas preserving the unique character of the historic dwelling. The design is a mannequin for adapting older buildings to fulfill up to date residing requirements.
Photo voltaic rooftop terrace
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The rooftop consists of photo voltaic panels to enhance the sustainability of the home(Picture credit score: Archi-Tectonics)
The extension builds on the prevailing construction of the townhouse(Picture credit score: Archi-Tectonics)
The rooftop terrace features a kitchen-dining space(Picture credit score: Archi-Tectonics)
The recessed terrace overlooks the road beneath(Picture credit score: Archi-Tectonics)
A multi-faceted roof construction made from zinc and glass now rises above the previous townhouse with a small rooftop terrace built-in into the flat roof extension design.
This extension consists of new residing areas lit by a pyramidal skylight within the kitchen and an image window that provides views of the streets beneath.
Photo voltaic PV panels have additionally been built-in into the roof to generate sufficient power to energy the house’s warmth pumps, lighting, and even an electrical automotive, making the townhouse almost self-sufficient.
Architects Archi-Tectonics described the terrace on their web site as: “The intersection between the folded zinc-and-glass envelope and the densely packed program inside generates a number of distinctly-formed apertures… revealing the panoramic view of the streetscape beneath framed by an old-growth tree.”
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Retains authentic construction
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The main bedroom has an built-in cabinet(Picture credit score: Archi-Tectonics)
A brand new bathtub and stroll in bathe was put in within the en suite toilet(Picture credit score: Archi-Tectonics)
The mission serves to indicate how historic properties will be up to date and prolonged in addition to be made extra sustainable(Picture credit score: Archi-Tectonics)
The unique strong masonry constructing stays intact, serving as the muse for the brand new extension. In the meantime, the unique brick partitions are left uncovered in locations, comparable to in the master suite, to pay homage to the house’s historical past.
Jean-Francois Goyette from Archi-Tectonics said: “Right here, density and richness condense collectively to create a singular object that’s each extraordinarily environment friendly and strikingly lovely.”
Central winding staircase connects the previous and new property
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The spiral staircase is the centre of the property, connecting all three flooring(Picture credit score: Archi-Tectonics)
The house was designed by New York-based architects, Archi-Tectonics(Picture credit score: Archi-Tectonics)
The staircase is produced from metal(Picture credit score: Archi-Tectonics)
On the centre of the house is a custom-built winding metal helix staircase that connects the previous property with the brand new extension.
The inside design is made from wood cladding, textured stone surfaces, and brass mosaics, all designed by Archi-Tectonics, a New York-based structure agency.
They aimed to show there could possibly be “sustainable housing fashions for metropolis residing” by offering small home extension concepts for these seeking to develop city properties.
