London firm Open Practice Architecture works together with interior design studio Kinder Design on the completion of the Coach House. This is a family home in South London's East Dulwich neighborhood nestled on a neglected infill site. The compact home was made with reclaimed brick and it features three bedrooms along with its guest annexe on the mews site.
The director of Open Practice Architecture, Rupert Scott shares with Dezeen, "It's exciting to be amongst a growing number of architects who are pivoting into development as a way of navigating a difficult market. Whilst we hoped to create something architecturally unique, we didn't want the building to shout its arrival. The focus was on creating a calm, light-filled and practical family home, that was also well insulated and energy efficient."
Image Credit: Ellen Christina Hancock and Lewis Gregory
What's Driving This Trend
- Architectural Reclamation
- The use of reclaimed materials like brick in construction signals a shift toward sustainability and resource efficiency in architecture.
- Infill Development
- Developing on neglected infill sites offers viable solutions for adding housing in urban areas without expanding city footprints.
- Energy-efficient Homes
- The increasing demand for well-insulated and energy-efficient homes highlights the importance of eco-friendly architectural practices.
Who This Affects Most
- Sustainable Construction
- Combining reclaimed materials with energy-saving designs transforms building standards toward greater environmental responsibility.
- Urban Real Estate Development
- Focusing on underutilized infill areas for new constructions is reshaping urban housing markets and addressing space constraints.
- Interior Design Services
- Integrating thoughtful design with architecture on infill projects presents new opportunities for interior designers to innovate within limited spaces.
