inspiration
Contemporary levelling
This modern new build home by London-based Belsize Architects is located within the beautiful Hampstead Heath Fringes Conservation Area. Planning permission was granted to knock down the existing house on the land and double it in size. The design needed to respect the volume and height of the adjacent properties, and so a sunken courtyard has been incorporated, which floods the lower level with ample sunshine. It also helps to maximise the available living space. This defining characteristic is functional while also making a striking architectural statement for the new home.