Luker House
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Brick family home in Barnes, south-west London, built on a severely constrained site
The site suffered from severe constraints, including flood risk, privacy and daylight issues, so the form of the new house is heavily dictated by its context.
A two-storey mass hugs the rear boundary, while single-storey ‘pavilion’ elements extend into the site, enveloping a courtyard. The ground-floor living spaces, all of which open onto the courtyard, are sunken for privacy and to enhance the sense of a journey.
The house is subtly detailed in brick, consistent with neighbouring buildings, while bronze is used sparingly throughout. The landscaping (designed with input from Tom Stuart Smith) further enables the house to sit comfortably within its context. A concrete retaining wall wraps the courtyard on the exposed side, providing seating and including a pool of two stacked bronze water tanks.
Data
- Completed: Nov 2012
- Floor area: 328m2
- Sector: House
- Total cost: £985,000
- Address: Stanton Road, Barnes, London, United Kingdom
Professional Team
- Architect: Jamie Fobert Architects
- Client: Harry Luker
- Main contractor: REM Projects
- Structural engineer: Pole Associates
- Joinery: Dickinson Joinery