The house features a stepped fa\u00e7ade of London stock brick and precast stone with ornamental angled brick detailing. The upper storeys are recessed to align with the front elevations of adjacent terraced houses, while the second-floor volume is clad in undulating bronze-finished aluminium panels.<\/p>\n
The existing garden wall has been extended along the street conceal to shield the main entrance. A black timber door let into this opens onto a small courtyard paved with ceramic tiles, providing a threshold to the house. Extensive glazing on the ground floor allows views through the house to the rear garden. The first floor cantilevers out, creating a canopy over part of the courtyard.<\/p>\n
To protect two mature trees near the site, Mailen Design collaborated with an arboriculturist, influencing the layout and foundations to avoid disturbing the trees\u2019 root systems. The front courtyard also provides space for the branches of a mature lime tree in a neighbouring garden.<\/p>\n
Inside, the house features bright living spaces with exposed concrete and oak joinery. The stone paving from the courtyard continues into the entrance and a large rooflight brings in natural light. An open-plan kitchen, dining and living area occupies the ground floor, with floor-to-ceiling glazing opening onto a tiered garden. An oak staircase leads to the first floor, which includes two bedrooms and a family bathroom, while the main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom is situated on the second floor.<\/p>\n
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Architect\u2019s view<\/h3>\n
Lee Terrace is an example of efficiency and creativity within the challenging conditions of the historic Blackheath conservation area. This new-build family home balances modern functionality with sensitivity to the area\u2019s architectural heritage, stringent local planning and townscape requirements, and protects the two mature trees on and adjacent to the site. We have maximised the internal volume quality by strategically positioning glazing to bring in natural light, creating an airy, light-filled and fluid internal floorspace that feels spacious and connected to the outdoors.
\nBen Mailen, project architect, Mailen Design<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.rt.emap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/09152436\/Mailen-Design_London_Lee-Terrace_Drawings_credit_Mailen-Design2.webp\")
Ground floor plan<\/p>\n\t
Source:Mailen Design<\/p><\/div>\n
Project data<\/h3>\n
Project size<\/strong> 114.2 m2<\/sup>
\nStart on site<\/strong> October 2022
\nCompletion<\/strong> June 2024
\nClient<\/strong> Private
\nArchitect<\/strong> Mailen Design
\nMain contractor<\/strong> Martin\u2019s Builders
\nStructural engineer<\/strong> Morph Structures
\nBuilding control<\/strong> London Building Control<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The house features a stepped fa\u00e7ade of London stock brick and precast stone with ornamental angled brick detailing. The upper storeys are recessed to align with the front elevations of adjacent terraced houses, while the second-floor volume is clad in undulating bronze-finished aluminium panels. The existing garden wall has been extended along the street conceal …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17128,"featured_media":770029,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"categories":[706],"tags":[3659,101452,100431],"yoast_head":"\n
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