Sculptural urban infill house is submitted for planning By: Greenaway Architecture  Greenaway Architecture has submitted a planning application to Southwark Council for a modern infill house in the heart of East Dulwich, London. Positioned on a discreet urban plot, formerly used for parking, the new home has been designed as a sculptural addition to the streetscape. It inspired by British modernist artist, Ben Nicolson, characterised by its refined form and material palette of warm grey handmade bricks, carefully chosen to offer a crisp and robust aesthetic that complements yet subtly contrasts the neighbouring Victorian terraces. The handcrafted quality of the brickwork will provide tactile and textured façades. The practice has collaborated with the local planning authority to ensure that the proposed house enhances its surroundings while maintaining privacy on the challenging site. The scale and massing have been carefully considered, with the sculptural form designed to complement the surrounding differing building lines. Courtyard gardens offer moments of greenery and tranquility that will be visible from key areas within the house, inviting daylight deep into the interior while providing a sense of sanctuary and serenity. Sustainability has been a key part of the design approach. The house will incorporate sedum roofs, … Continue reading A Sculptural urban infill house in East Dulwich