Denbigh Gardens

The client asked for a contemporary, yet contextual, design for their new-build house in Richmond.

The planning process was complex. New-builds are rarely approved in Richmond and no one on the road had gained planning approval for a contemporary design. However, consent was granted on the first application by a unanimous planning committee, the design being praised for being both modern, yet complimenting its neighbours.

The design has twin, ‘extruded’ gables taken from front to back clad in large format natural stone. These gabled elements provide the large living spaces desired by our clients. The protruding, brick-clad, gabled ends give the house visual strength and together with the recessed gutters, produce a clean uncluttered look.

The house has a triple height entrance hall with a spectacular glass, steel and timber staircase with views towards the spire of St Matthias Church. The gable-ends have large metal windows at the front and rear, taking natural light deep into the rooms. The drawing room window is full height, providing views of the forty metre high London Plane tree in the rear garden and the master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling up to a rooflight located high above the shower.