Blackheath House

Set within the Blackheath Conservation Area, this project transforms a disused commercial site into a finely crafted three storey family home. Replacing a derelict garage, the new building is conceived as a modest yet confident addition to a richly layered urban context, drawing on contemporary design principles while resonating with the historic grain of the neighbourhood.

The architectural language is defined by careful calibration of form and material. Stepping back from site boundaries, the building’s massing tapers toward its edges, preserving light, privacy, and amenity for neighbours. A restrained palette of pale brick and pretreated timber cladding is articulated through deep reveals and recessed volumes, lending the façade texture and depth. Timber screening softens the relationship with the street, while a gated courtyard forms a subtle threshold between public and private realms.

Inside, the layout is tailored to the rhythms of modern family life. Spaces are arranged to maximise natural light, support flexible living and working patterns, and create moments of calm and retreat. Sustainability is integral: a green roof, air source heat pump, and photovoltaic panels reduce environmental impact, while generous planting and permeable surfaces restore the soft landscape character of the site.

Anchored by clarity of form and material honesty, Blackheath House makes a considered contribution to its setting, a contemporary home that sits lightly and confidently within its historic surroundings.