# Low Energy Victorian Homes Knox Bhavan Designs the Love Walk II Victorian Villa in London By Amy Duong | Published 2024-04-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-walk-ii References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/04/04/knox-bhavan-love-walk-ii-victorian-london-retrofit/) & [knoxbhavan](https://knoxbhavan.co.uk/)  Architecture studio [Knox Bhavan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knox-bhavan-1) is the mind behind the new upgrade and extension of the Love Walk II. It is a Victorian villa located in London by the conservation area of Camberwell Grove. The homeowners tapped the studio to help create a place where they can comfortably grow old whilst also improving energy efficiency. Knox Bhavan speaks to Dezeen about the design project, stating "The brief was clear – to bring the [Victorian Villa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-on-a-hill) up to modern building standards, with light, space and functionality in abundance. We set out to deliver a scheme that balanced a [contemporary extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-de-change-2) with a retrofitted historic building, realizing a low-energy forever home. It has clear access for wheelchair users, with comfortable clearance to move about the ground floor." Image Credit: Edmund Sumner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Energy-efficient Residential Design:** Incorporating modern building standards and sustainability practices to create low-energy homes for a comfortable and eco-friendly living experience. - **Historic Building Retrofitting:** Revamping Victorian structures with contemporary extensions and energy-efficient upgrades to blend heritage with modern functionality. - **Universal Design Accessibility:** Enhancing residential spaces to cater to the needs of wheelchair users through thoughtful layouts and comfortable access. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities to blend historic charm with modern sustainability practices in residential projects for enhanced livability and eco-consciousness. - **Green Building Solutions:** Advancing energy-efficient technologies and retrofitting strategies to transform existing structures into eco-friendly homes and promote sustainable living. - **Aging-in-place Services:** Developing inclusive designs and accessibility features in residential buildings to support diverse needs and provide comfortable living environments for all ages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Understated Notting Hill Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knox-bhavan-1.md) - [Victorian Home Modular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-road.md) - [Minimal Modernized Victorian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/will-gamble-architects.md) - [Refurbished London Victorian Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-house.md) - [Garden-Overlooking Victorian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newton-park-place.md) - [Victorian-Inspired London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-terrace.md) - [Victorian Restored Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bindloss-dawes.md) - [Bespoke London Victorian Terraces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house.md) - [Renovated Terraced London Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camden-residence.md)