Studio Hatcham Projects

Red brickwork gabled street facing elevation, East Dulwich

rched head internal doorway. Studio Hatcham, East Dulwich, London.

Upland perspective section drawing, East Dulwich

Upland

New build

East Dulwich, London 2019

New build development of a redundant triangular plot to provide a bookend to a residential terrace in East Dulwich. The unique location is positioned next to a crossroads surrounded by narrowing plots, heavily overlooked by adjoining neighbours. The rhythm of the street is dominated by terraced houses and sets the mass of the new build proposal. The front elevation looks onto the main street and provides the main source of light within the building, with smaller more discrete windows carefully positioned to provide a well-lit interior.

The sunken ground floor and double-height interior provide living and sleeping areas within a limited footprint. The interior spaces are oriented around the double-height space and front façade, with functional areas located towards the rear. Joinery divides spaces, creating permeable links. Panelling grounds the building below varying finishes, with the old brickwork end of terrace wall painted and providing texture.

The protruding red brick façade decorates the simple volume, and the large arched window gives the building a utilitarian character similar to a coach house or workshop.

Structural Engineer: Matter

Photography: Fred Howarth