Connaught Gardens
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End of terrace
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Demolition of a two-storey flat block. Construction of seven terraced houses with parking, landscaping and roof terraces
The site near Highgate Woods has been carefully planned to accommodate seven contemporary townhouses. The steeply sloping site containing a fine group of mature trees has been exploited to create lower ground dining spaces, which open onto the rear gardens and large, high level secret terraces hidden between the roof eaves to provide dramatic long views.
The prominent rear elevation is faced with cedar shingles giving a layered appearance, like the bark of a tree - a house in the woods. The front elevation in contrast relates to the black and white vernacular of surrounding Victorian terraces.
The end house, where the different materials meet, is composed with the proportions of a double-fronted villa, extending between the trees to create ‘outdoor rooms’ in the landscape.
Data
- Begun: Jan 2006
- Completed: Aug 2009
- Floor area: 1,135m2
- Sectors: Residential, House
- Total cost: £2M
- Funding: Joint venture
- Tender date: Dec 2003
- Procurement: NEC3 contract
- Address: 38-50 Connaught Gardens, Muswell Hill, London, N10 3LB, United Kingdom
Professional Team 
- Architect: Pollard Thomas Edwards architects
- Client: Connaught House Developments (a joint venture between PTE Property and Guild Developments)
- Services engineer: RYB Konsult
- Main contractor: Rooff Limited
- Quantity surveyor: Kim Sangster Associates
- Structural engineer: Conisbee