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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. LIME HOUSE in London by COX ARCHITECTSSeptember 7th, 2020 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: COX ARCHITECTS Conversion of a derelict commercial premises into a light filled, four bedroom family home in South London, UK. What was the brief? To transform a 95 sq m derelict shop on a tiny site in a Conservation Area into a spacious four bedroom family house!  Image Courtesy © Matt Clayton
 Image Courtesy © Matt Clayton What were the solutions? A lot of patience! Initially, as a part-commercial building, local restrictions meant we could not adequately convert the whole structure so the work was split into two phases over an 8 year period with the loft being added (under permitted development rules) in 2020. Working creatively with the local plannning authority also meant we could profit from the site’s end-of-terrace location to ‘build up’ a new street facade behind which the house could expand without eating into the garden or pushing too much habitable space into a cave like basement.  Image Courtesy © Matt Clayton  Image Courtesy © Matt Clayton Who are the clients and what’s interesting about them? The project was completed for two clients and we were uniquely fortunate that both invested in our vision for the plot. Client 1 was a property investor who executed the first phase then sold on. The second clients, and current owners, are a Swiss finance exec’ and Italian lawyer. The couple have two young children and needed (even pre-covid) a viable long term home office solution. Their large stacks of Elle Deco magazines, cool lights and interesting artwork attest to their high level of design awareness! What are the sustainability features? The thermal insulation was massively upgraded, every window replaced and new efficient mechanical & electrical services installed throughout.  Image Courtesy © Matt Clayton  Image Courtesy © Matt Clayton  Image Courtesy © Matt Clayton  Image Courtesy © Matt Clayton  Image Courtesy © Matt Clayton  Image Courtesy © Matt Clayton  Image Courtesy © COX ARCHITECTS  Image Courtesy © COX ARCHITECTS  Image Courtesy © COX ARCHITECTS
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