No. 49, Lewisham / 31/44 Architects

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London Borough of Lewisham, United Kingdom
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No. 49, Lewisham / 31/44 Architects - Windows
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Text description provided by the architects. Located on an urban infill site in close proximity to the River Quaggy in Lewisham, No. 49 is a new-build, two-storey single dwelling. Designed by 31/44 Architects for one of the practice’s partners, Steven Davies, it is the second self-build that Stephen has built within the same street in Lewisham in five years, following completion of No. 22 in 2011.

No. 49, Lewisham / 31/44 Architects - Windows, Chair, Brick, Facade, Patio, Courtyard
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The form and arrangement of the house is derived from a response to the immediate context and site conditions. Raised above the street to alleviate the risk of flooding, the three-bedroom dwelling has a staggered rectilinear plan at ground level, with the first-floor mass located towards the northern site boundary. The layout is designed to maximise the scheme’s south-facing aspect and establish a close relationship between the internal and external living spaces.

No. 49, Lewisham / 31/44 Architects - Facade, Chair
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Organised around three courtyards, the west side of the plan houses the main living areas with views into the front and rear gardens. A guest suite opens onto a third courtyard, while a second reception space is located towards the rear. The first floor is accessed via  a curved timber staircase with a large picture window overlooking the street. Facing south towards the river and a nearby park, the master bedroom is linked to the third bedroom via connecting doors.

No. 49, Lewisham / 31/44 Architects - Arch
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The house has a quiet, dignified appearance. It is constructed from a grey brick sourced from Belgium which was chosen to complement the weathered London stocks of the neighbouring houses. A 4.5-metre- long precast concrete lintel bisects the front elevation and an oversized masonry column accentuates the apparent weight of the building.

No. 49, Lewisham / 31/44 Architects - Table, Chair, Windows, Countertop
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No. 49, Lewisham / 31/44 Architects - Stairs, Handrail
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Inside the house plywood storage units and a curved staircase provide a warmth and tactile finish. Solid cladding panels are hung using French cleats to ensure all fixings are concealed, creating a seamless integrated storage system for home wares and treasured objects collected over the years.

No. 49, Lewisham / 31/44 Architects - Windows, Door, Brick, Facade, Garden
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Cite: "No. 49, Lewisham / 31/44 Architects" 06 Jul 2017. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/874704/no-49-lewisham-31-44-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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