A House with a Courtyard (2)
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blending inside and out
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Brick detail on arch portico Soane inspired
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Projects

A House with a Courtyard

Borough: Southwark

Service: Design and Build

 

Project Brief: Balancing History with Modern Living

The brief was to preserve the property’s history while introducing modern touches, keeping the space practical yet beautiful. The kitchen and dining area were to remain at the heart of the home, natural light was a priority, artwork was to be showcased thoughtfully, and the overall feel was to be warm, inviting, and family-friendly.

Our Approach

Set within a listed home in a Southwark conservation area, this project allowed us to showcase quality craftsmanship, innovative touches, and carefully considered brickwork.

A Unique Internal Courtyard

The most striking feature of this home is the stunning internal courtyard at its centre. It brings a sense of calm and light into the heart of the house, connecting all the living spaces and creating an exceptional, private oasis in a Victorian terrace.

Brick Portico and Architectural Details

At the rear, a brick portico with two semi-circular arches pays tribute to nearby Soane architecture. Each brick was sourced, cut, and assembled in London. Chamfered bricks beneath the arches are arranged at varying heights to complement the homeowners’ shoulder heights, creating a bespoke, considered detail.

Kitchen-Diner Extension and Natural Light

Behind the Victorian terrace façade, a zinc-clad kitchen-diner extension opens directly onto the courtyard. Roof lanterns and custom joinery maximise natural light while maintaining a connection to nature. The arched threshold between kitchen and dining mirrors the curves of the rear façade, linking interior and exterior design.

The Result

Every detail reflects the home’s spirit and the client’s brief, resulting in a harmonious, inviting, and unique living space. The project has been featured in multiple publications and recognised by the Federation of Master Builders, earning awards for both Large Renovation Project and Bathroom Design.

 

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Bespoke kitchen with pantry joinery and roof lanterns
Customer Reviews

Our clients trust us to get the results

We’re not just proud of our awards and 5-star reviews, we’re proud to have built lasting relationships and homes that speak for themselves.

 

 

We have worked with Sean and team to break our project down into logical stages which has meant we have both understood and had our feedback meaningfully taken into account every step along the way.

The professionalism and attention to detail has kept us inspired and meant that we constantly have a feeling that our project is as meaningful to this brilliant team as it obviously is to us.

We would wholeheartedly recommend this excellent practice and both it’s brilliant principals and whole team.

D.T

A House with a Courtyard

We love our house, thank you for that mammoth effort you put in Seán and Stephen (and Toby)!

We recommend you to all our friends looking for an architect because you took care of our project from start to finish.

L.G

A House with a Slide

The highest testimony I can give is having worked with Sean and Stephen in a professional capacity through my role at the London Borough of Waltham Forest I then chose them to be the architects for my own home extension. I trusted them to improve my home, meet my children, husband (and my cats) and to shape how I will live in my house for many years to come…. they are trustworthy, conscientious and sticklers for detail. I felt comfortable leaving them a key to my home when they needed to take measurements and felt able to ring them once the design was completed for advice on anything from the contract, to design challenges, changes and how to approach issues with the contractor.

S.N

A House with Lofty Ambitions

It’s been excellent working with Seán and Matt on the renovation of our house. They listened closely to what we needed and developed thoughtful and exciting designs that responded to our brief and budget. They also made some great suggestions for things we hadn’t even thought of, which has strengthened the design further. We’ve just submitted our planning application, and we can’t wait to see their designs turn into reality.

S.H

A House with a Sunlit Kitchen

I have worked with Pencil And Brick on a few projects. One was a particularly tricky one where planning permission was proving difficult. They were with me every step of the way and saw the application through til the successful end! We are now working on another project which I am looking forward to fulfilling. They have a wealth of professional connections that make life so much easier. I have used other ‘planners’ and have been very nervous and the process has not been smooth but with Seán I feel I am in safe hands. Trusting your professionals is a very large part of your build journey and I can say I trust Seán and the team.

L.J

Tilney Court

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