British houses

Hackney House / Architecture for London

Hackney House: A Victorian Terrace Reborn

Nestled in the heart of East London, Hackney House by Architecture for London transforms a tired early-Victorian terrace into a warm, sustainable family sanctuary. By blending period charm with modern interventions, the project delivers generous living spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor connections, and cutting-edge environmental performance.

Villa Verdant / MW Architects

Villa Verdant / MW Architects

Villa Verdant seamlessly melds midcentury aesthetics with contemporary design, creating an urban oasis where sustainability intertwines with elegance. Featuring a bespoke green metal suspended staircase, a celebrated double-height void with clerestory window, and an inviting Clayworks-adorned space, all harmonising with an intricately designed outdoor garden

dining room

Nightingale Square House / Locus Design

The Nightingale Square House is a masterful expression of architecture that respects its roots while embracing the future. Designed with intention and care, this residence blends timeless aesthetics with contemporary function, resulting in a home that feels both grounded in its environment and boldly modern.

Rusty House on the Rye / Studio on the rye

Rusty House on the Rye / Studio on the Rye

Rusty House on the Rye revitalizes a 1950s property in the Holly Grove Conservation Area of Peckham, South London. Located on the corner of Bellenden Road and Rye Lane, this home has long been a familiar sight. Fourteen years ago, Victoria purchased the property and, instead of selling to developers, decided to expand her living space while honoring its heritage.

terrace

Copper Bottom House / Adrian James Architects

Copper Bottom House, designed by Adrian James Architects, is a sustainable zero-carbon home with a copper-clad exterior. Located on an elevated site in Oxford with views of the city’s spires, the house was designed and built by Adrian James for his own family.

Wimbledon Village House / Jason Good

Wimbledon Village House / Jason Good

Jason Good has completed a private house that replaces a poorly constructed 1980s cottage within the confines of a walled site. From the street, the architectural form reflects a somewhat classical approach, with a defined base, middle, and top that steps down to a single storey, allowing more light and air to reach the rear of the site.

Cosmo's House / MW Architects

Cosmo’s House, Essex / MW Architects

Cosmo’s House, designed by MW Architects, exemplifies how close collaboration among architects, clients, and contractors can create a vibrant living environment. Indeed, this four-story detached home on the edge of Epping Forest now boasts an abundance of color, light, and playful detailing.

Elgin Avenue House / MW Architects

Elgin Avenue House / MW Architects

Discover the impressive Elgin Avenue House by MW Architects, a light-filled family home nestled within a secluded sunken garden in Maida Vale. This transformation addresses common issues found in lower ground floor properties, turning a dark and poorly arranged flat into a vibrant and functional living space.

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