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Pencil and Brick win the FMB Award London 2025

We're thrilled to announce our Federation of Master Builders win, celebrating our clients' vision and our team’s craftsmanship

Pencil and Brick win FMB award London for the project- House with a Lions Head
By Seán McAlister Director / Architect / Builder
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Pencil and Brick win the FMB Award London 2025

We’re incredibly proud to announce that our Islington townhouse renovation has won a Federation of Master Builders award for our project: A House with a Lion’s Head.

In our renovation of this Islington townhouse, we had one clear objective: to transform a traditional London home into a bright, functional space that enhances daily life. By incorporating a playful split-colour kitchen with custom joinery, a stunning stained-glass window, and a garden designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, we created a space that is both stylish and personal.

It is a privilege to be recognised for our meticulous attention to detail and our dedication to crafting homes that bring true joy.

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Contemporary garden in this Islington London townhouse renovation with corten steel planters, clay pavers, and a tranquil water feature.
Split-colour teal and salmon pink kitchen in Islington townhouse renovation, with terrazzo worktop, gold handles, and bespoke joinery
Islington London townhouse kitchen featuring teal and salmon cabinetry, terrazzo counters, gold hardware, and custom storage solutions.
Contemporary garden in Islington London townhouse renovation with corten steel planters, clay pavers, and a beautiful stained glass window.
Salmon-painted garden steps in Islington London townhouse renovation, creating a vibrant connection between the interior and exterior spaces.
Close up detail of terracotta splashback and countertops
Bright dining room at the rear of a London townhouse renovation, opening through lowered patio doors to the garden for indoor-outdoor living
Light-filled teal and salmon pink kitchen in Islington London townhouse renovation, with terrazzo island, gold accents, and bespoke joinery.
View from lowered patio into landscaped Islington townhouse garden with corten planters, clay pavers, and a small water feature.
Bright dining room with lowered patio doors providing direct garden access, creating seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining space in a London home.
Close-up of salmon and teal kitchen cabinetry in Islington London townhouse renovation, showcasing colour-matched delftware and elegant reeded glass panels.
View from back garden into bright two-tone teal and salmon kitchen with dining area and exposed brick wall in Islington London townhouse renovation.
View of dining area against salmon and teal cabinetry with colour-matched delftware and reeded glass in Islington London kitchen renovation.
Exterior view of a striking stained-glass window on a London townhouse.
Salmon-coloured steps leading to a raised garden, set against terracotta planters.
The striking stained-glass window adds a unique pop of colour and character to this bathroom.
Warmth and character define this dining space, set against bespoke salmon and teal cabinetry.
Full shot of a tranquil garden with a raised area, a modern water feature, and a lion's head.
The salmon and teal cabinetry perfectly complements the dining space, with a charming display of delftware.
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