Focus on NW3

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While we work across all London boroughs and beyond, we have particularly extensive experience in Camden and more specifically NW3. It’s a fantastically diverse area, with many different styles and sizes of property, which is why we love working here. Most of NW3 is covered by conservation areas and with that brings particular challenges and negotiations with the planners.

Here is a selection of projects we have worked on in NW3

Lancaster Grove

A 750 sq m new build house including a basement and large outbuilding. Click here more info.

Yogo Dojo

The outbuilding from the previous project. Despite being in a conservation area we were able to do this under permitted development.

Prince Arthur Road

A full refurbishment and extension of substantial period villa.

Maresfield Gardens

Full refurbishment and extension of a period property involving a change of use from HMO/hostel to single family dwelling. Change of use, even with a net loss of units, can benefit from considerable VAT reduction.

Mackeson Road

Terraced house in need of strong vision to connect outrigger to main house.

Courthope Road

Full refurbishment, extension and loft conversion in conservation area.

Briardale Gardens

Edwardian period house refurbishment and extension

Ornan Road

Recently finished this is a 1960’s house that we completely refurbished. This terrace is actually not in a conservation area. We haven’t photographed this yet but there is a short video.

Courthope Road II

This approved planning application almost doubled the size of a upper maisonette flat.

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Esses Mews iii for sale on The Modern House

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House 3 from our 2013 Award winning development in Crystal Palace is on the market through The Modern House.

our 2013 award winning scheme at Essex mews Photo: The Modern House

MW Architects recently added a music room extension to this house which is featured on our website here. And the original development is featured here.

It was a real pleasure to resist this house and work with the owners to extend it in a complimentary way bringing a new dynamic to the house. Due to various factors they have decided to move away which create a lovely opportunity for a new family to enjoy our architecture in this intimate and successful development.

The mews music room extension added in 2021 Photo:The Modern House

Start of a new era

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Phoebe’s house

The events of the last week certainly make it feel like the end of an era and I suppose in historical terms it actually is. But it also coincided with some other big changes in the world that we need to adapt to as we embark on the next chapter.

The energy crisis is really highlighting the importance of sustainable design and slowing climate change.

Now is the time to invest in your home and improve it, saving you money and doing your bit to save the environment.

As it happens the building regulations have increased the thermal performance requirements of all new building elements. This applies to new builds and refurbishments. Wall and roof constructions will need to be a little thicker, and glazing higher performing. This is good news for energy saving but a big part of the new regulations focuses on design and build quality. Good design, project planning and realistic cost estimates are more important than ever to avoid coming unstuck.

A typical 125mm cavity wall

All our new projects start with a concept book so that we all agree what the principle goals of the projects are. This informs the layout and that in-turn informs a cost plan. Strong vision leads to successful results.

Installing solar panels and air sourced heat pumps is becoming the norm, but they work best if integrated into the design at the beginning of the project. So make sure you factor it into to you brief and budget. If your house is well insulated then retrofitting might be possible subject to some minor alterations and possibly planning permission.

If you would like to know more about anything raised in this post: New building regulations, sustainability, concept books or budgeting, please feel free to drop a comment below.

Squeezing It In

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We are delighted to see so many of our projects featured in Mary Leslie’s fabulous new book entitled ‘Squeezing It In - Designing For Compact Spaces’.

Squeezing It in // Mary Leslie // Cover Image: Amy (AJ) Adams

“Our living spaces are getting smaller but, as we spend more time at home, they must now work harder than ever to provide us with room to relax, work and entertain. Interior designers need to understand how to build accessibility, circulation, storage and lighting into the most restricted areas without compromising on style.

In this jargon-free guide, Mary Leslie demonstrates how to design for compact living, proposing creative solutions that can be applied to a variety of settings. A versatile designer may be addressing a cramped studio flat one day and dressing room for an international business traveller the next; this book provides inspiration and advice for every kind of small space, and every budget.

Organised around the different areas of the home, Squeezing It In examines familiar problems and offers clever, immediately applicable ideas for making the best of pocket-sized spaces. The entire design process is considered alongside complete examples, from the UK and internationally, which are generously illustrated with full-colour photographs, plans and sketches.”

Squeezing It In // Mary Leslie // Photography by French + Tye

Squeezing It In // Marly Leslie // Photography by French + Tye

Squeezing It In // Mary Leslie // Photography by French + Tye