Russell Jones Limited

Westbourne Grove

Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet

Westbourne Grove

Russell Jones

ARCHITECTS
Russell Jones

PARTY WALL SURVEYOR
Andrew Rysdale, Robert Martell & Partners

MANUFACTURERS
Fsb Franz Schneider Brakel, Glazing Vision, Nu-heat, Vola

BUILDING CONTRACTOR
Task Services

ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
Douglas Kenney Consulting, Technical Solutions, Sofia Ferreira, Malcolm Thorpe,
Melissa Beasley, Eleni Makri, Ross Tredget, Jonathan Douglas, John Treadgold

CLIENT
Private

PHOTOGRAPHS
Helene Binet

AREA
330 M²

YEAR
2012

LOCATION
United Kingdom

CATEGORY
Houses

The initial brief for a largely unrefurbished Victorian house on the South Side of London’s Westbourne Grove, centred around establishing a new family home for two adults and their young children.

Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet

During the course of the project the family expanded from two children to four. Behind the original façade, the buildings circulation, rear form and fenestration limited.The development of a new section able to generate enough space for a growing family.

The resulting project involved the complete demolition of all original accommodation behind the front façade, and substantial excavation to facilitate the new proposal.

Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet

The original half landing and cross wall configuration was superseded by vertically stacked circulation over six levels, and more generously proportioned and planned spaces.

The living and dining area, over two levels, are linked by a double height gallery and motorized door, which opens directly onto a rear courtyard.

Family accommodation extends beyond the new lower ground level up to the Westbourne Grove pavement.

Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet

Level 1 is dedicated to the Master suite, with the upper levels accommodating the 4 children.

The carefully considered simple palette of materials have been chosen to absorb and reflect light and provide continuous surfaces for the clients substantial art collection.

Florentine Pietra Serena limestone is used throughout the living spaces and bathrooms, and grey oiled Oak is the primary floor surface in all bedrooms.

Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet


Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet
Westbourne Grove
© Hélène Binet


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Russell Jones Limited
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Russell Jones Limited
5 Wembury Mews London N6 5XJ, United Kingdom