Lawford Road Passivhaus
Architecture Residential United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
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1. Plywood study extension 4818 px 3207 px 1 MB A4 print |
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2. Rear view showing roof and rear extensions French & Tye 3002 px 4511 px 2 MB A4 print |
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3. Roof extension Zinc exterior and plywood structure 3170 px 4763 px 2 MB A4 print |
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4. Study extension detail 3243 px 4872 px 2 MB A4 print |
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5. Study extension Plywood structure forms adjustable shelving 3208 px 4820 px 1 MB A4 print |
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6. Brightly coloured services within plywood lined storage 3240 px 4868 px 2 MB A4 print |
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7. Stair, with continuous handrail 3240 px 4862 px 2 MB A4 print |
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8. Kids bedroom desk and shelves 3231 px 4840 px 2 MB A4 print |
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9. Living room storage 3242 px 4871 px 1 MB A4 print |
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10. Living room with glass screen to entrance hall 4813 px 3203 px 2 MB A4 print |
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11. Kitchen - view to front 4871 px 3242 px 2 MB A4 print |
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12. Kitchen 3209 px 4822 px 1 MB A4 print |
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13. Living room 3213 px 4828 px 2 MB A4 print |
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14. Kitchen - view to rear 3241 px 4870 px 2 MB A4 print |
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15. Kitchen and garden view 3242 px 4870 px 2 MB A4 print |
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16. Larder closed 4870 px 3242 px 2 MB A4 print |
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17. Larder opening 4870 px 3242 px 2 MB A4 print |
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18. Larder open 4870 px 3242 px 1 MB A4 print |
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19. Kitchen storage detail 3213 px 4827 px 1 MB A4 print |
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20. Kitchen garden detail 4830 px 3215 px 2 MB A4 print |
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21. Family bathroom with Tadelakt surfaces 4844 px 3234 px 2 MB A4 print |
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22. Main bedroom storage and a glimpse of the stair 4832 px 3232 px 2 MB A4 print |
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23. Family Bathroom 4829 px 3214 px 2 MB A4 print |
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24. Roof Extension detail 3191 px 4794 px 2 MB A4 print |
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25. Minimalist storage detail 3241 px 4869 px 1 MB A4 print |
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26. Front Elevation the new interventions are not visible from the street 3008 px 4520 px 2 MB A4 print |
Description
The clients’ brief for Lawford Road was to create a minimalist, intelligent, and
energy efficient refurbishment of a Victorian property, forming a family home
that would allow spaces to adapt over the years.
The Passivhaus standard required an entirely new insulated timber frame to
be built inside the existing brick shell. OEB took the opportunity given by
this new structure to reconfigure the internal layout. Rooms are defined by a
series of deep storage walls placed orthogonally across the plan, while
plain white surfaces line the interior.
The storage walls give a sense of solidity to the new construction, and contain
all the built-in functions of the house: kitchen, WCs, desk, and plant. When
opened up, the interiors of these elements reveal warm plywood timber
finishes and exposed services accentuated in bright colours, contrasting with
the outer plainness of the rooms.
Solid oak flooring is used throughout and continues onto the new staircase
with flush treads and risers, where a lightly reflective white ribbon balustrade
runs continuously up through the full height of the house.
The new second floor study is located in a zinc rooftop extension over the
rear outrigger. Here the plywood structure remains exposed, as if this space
is a habitable version of the storage elements elsewhere, or like climbing into
an attic. Simple and adjustable open shelving spans between
the plywood posts, where objects and book can be on show.
Client quote - Andrew:
‘The result is impressive. The clean white surfaces, paired with warming wood, are
an obvious match for our aesthetic - but the house is deeper than that. The use of a
single system of modular plywood components throughout the house will allow us to
adapt it as our needs change, key to the long term sustainability of the building. The
insulation and airtightness measures have led to a house that is not only efficient,
but comfortable everywhere - it’s strangely pleasant to live without draughts. As an
engineer, though, my favourite aspect is how it’s possible to see through the white
skin of the building, into its wooden structure and colour coded services, simply by
opening a cupboard door or entering the study. We’re looking forward to seeing how
the building works with us in the coming years.’
Details
| Project Budget | GBP 850,000 |
| Completion date | 2019 |
Project team
| OEB Architects | Architect |