Case study: Triangle House by Child Graddon Lewis ...

The former factory building at 5-8 Anglers Lane, adjacent to Triangle House in London’s Kentish Town, has beautiful original brickwork and detailing in its façade. We wanted our infill to be an understated modern addition which still connected with the industrial history of the site.

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We felt that brick was the right choice for the main material in the façade, but it needed to distinguish itself from the factory. The Kingston Ebony brick selected has a crisp, flat aesthetic which, combined with a dark grey mortar, created a monolithic effect. This emphasised the large industrial window proportions and allowed the brick detailing to create depth and subtle articulation in the elevation.

The dentil course detail added a playful reference to the site’s first life as the largest manufacturer of false teeth in Europe.

Chris Gilligan, associate, Child Graddon Lewis

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Project data

Start on site

January 2019

Completion

June 2020

Gross internal floor area

117m2

Construction cost

£298,425

Architect

Child Graddon Lewis

Structural engineer

Conisbee

Principal designer

Child Graddon Lewis

Approved building inspector

Salus

Main contractor

PG Building Services

CAD software used

Revit

Energy assessor

ERS Consultant

Assessment rating

C (79)

Annual CO

2

emissions

2.40 tonnes/yr

Annual CO

2

emissions per m

2

117 kWh/m2/yr

Total energy costs over three years

£1,728

U-values

Walls 0.28 W/m2K, Roof 0.17 W/m2K, Floor 0.22 W/m2K

EPC rating

C (79)

EI rating

C (73)

Specification

From the very beginning we intended this project to be an ambitious showcase of creativity, with meticulous attention to detail, while being sympathetic to the conservation area the site sits within.

Referencing the Victorian warehouse’s window details was key to creating a holistic, contemporary extension to the elevation, from the number of window panels to the vertical and recessed brick placement.

To tie back to the neighbouring elevations with the existing levels we created a split-level plan, with the rear sitting lower than the front. This enabled the incorporation of a south-facing roof terrace to the rear of the site.

In order to preserve the character of the existing gable end, we stepped back the circulation zone. This break in the elevation allowed the transition from traditional to contemporary to be harmonious. Zinc cladding was used to enhance this move.

Sophie Montague, architect, Child Graddon Lewis

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Selected products

Windows, external doors and rooflight

ODC GlassRoof Glazing with 4/16/4 toughened self-cleaning clear/low E, RAL 9005 mattKitchen rooflight, front and rear doors, all façade windows

www.odcglass.co.uk

Brickwork

TobermoreKingston Ebony brick with grey mortarFaçade cladding

www.tobermore.co.uk

Zinc cladding

VMZincVNZUBC Anthra Zinc with black finishCladding to front elevation

www.vmzinc.co.uk

Tiles

Solus CeramicsTangier LorinFront courtyard, front lobby and WC

www.solusceramics.com

Timber flooring

KahrsOak Shore one-strip hardwood timber flooring, ultra-matt lacquer finishGround floor and staircase

www.kahrs.com

Sink and taps

GroheSink: Grohe K700 1.5 bowl undermount stainless steel kitchen sink, right hand, 31576SD0. Taps: Grohe 32917KS0 Minta kitchen sink mixer, velvet blackKitchen

www.grohe.co.uk

Oven, hob, microwave

ZanussiZOP37972BK electric oven, black; ZIT6460CB 59cm induction hob, black; ZBM26642BA microwave oven, blackKitchen

www.zanussi.co.uk

Lighting

Astro LightingYuma 240 LED, textured white. Acoli Recessed matt blackLiving room and kitchen

www.astrolighting.com

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Kentish Town

2021-07-26

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Hans v Bemmelen

26 July 2021 at 11:29 am

Nice project, and it happens to be on a transition between old and new photographs in Google Streetview, so you can see before & after.Before:

https://www.google.com/maps/@51.547492,-0.1422475,3a,75y,93.18h,77.62t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sOtAH7vTI8qIhKtSew04JkA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

After:

https://www.google.com/maps/@51.5476195,-0.1420568,3a,75y,169.12h,89.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s-jIfVHeA7AhaDzD2lWiKQg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

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