Roxy
Brick & grain
Tucked away in West London, this quietly confident home has been thoughtfully reimagined through a series of architectural gestures that prioritise material honesty, and spatial clarity. A new roof-level volume introduces much-needed space for a growing family, while the ground floor is anchored by a handcrafted, all-timber kitchen that embodies a distinctly English restraint. Chamfered brickwork and pared-back glazing enhance light and proportion, allowing the architecture to express itself through subtlety and precision.
Project details
Client
Private client
Location
West London
Area
280 square meters
Type
Residential
At the heart of the home, the kitchen brings warmth and texture, anchoring the new layout with a distinct sensibility. Materials are left exposed and celebrated - from chamfered brickwork details that catch the light, to minimal glazing that frames geometry rather than competing with it.
Reclaimed brickwork is celebrated inside and out, creating a seamless dialogue between architecture and interior. The project demonstrates how modest materials, when handled with care and precision, can achieve warmth, texture, and quiet richness. By reusing the original London stock bricks, it embodies one of the most sustainable and carbon-efficient masonry choices available today.
The ground floor extension is defined by its precise brickwork and carefully weighted geometry, a quiet yet confident addition that complements the existing fabric without mimicry. Large-format glazing is draws light deep into the plan while preserving the solidity of the brick envelope.
The kitchen forms the calm, crafted heart of the home where robust materials and precise detailing are brought together with clarity and intent. It sits against a backdrop of exposed brickwork and soft lime-washed flooring. Designed to feel both enduring and effortlessly lived-in. The minimal spine of glass, set at a steep pitch lends a rhythm to the space.
Photography by Chris Snook