TOTAL AREA
2,400 sq ft
SECTOR
Residential
CONTRACT TYPE
Fixed-Scope
SERVICE
Arch + Build
01. The Brief
Restoring Heritage, Infusing Modernity
The clients, a young professional couple, acquired a dilapidated Victorian terrace in the heart of Kensington with a vision to transform it into a light-filled, sustainable family home. The architectural challenge was twofold: preserve the strict heritage façade requirements of the conservation area while radically opening up the interiors.
Key goals included maximizing natural light in the basement level, integrating smart home automation invisibly, and achieving a LEED Gold certification for energy efficiency—a rarity for a building of this age.
02. The Outcome
Delivered On-Time & Under Budget
By utilizing our integrated design-build workflow, we identified structural risks early, allowing us to pre-fabricate the steel frame off-site. This reduced the on-site timeline by 3 weeks.
Structural Glazing
Seamless 6m high glass extension installed via crane.
Energy Retrofit
Reduced carbon footprint by 60% through insulation and heat pumps.
Structural Glazing
Seamless 6m high glass extension installed via crane.
03. TECHNICAL SPEC
Material Palette & Engineering
We selected materials that would age gracefully, contrasting raw industrial elements with warm, natural textures.
Sustainable Timber
Complex excavation to lower the basement floor by 1.2 meters, requiring sequenced concrete pouring.
Smart HVAC
Complex excavation to lower the basement floor by 1.2 meters, requiring sequenced concrete pouring.
Underpinning
Complex excavation to lower the basement floor by 1.2 meters, requiring sequenced concrete pouring.
Lutron Lighting
Complex excavation to lower the basement floor by 1.2 meters, requiring sequenced concrete pouring.
"Constructo didn't just build a house; they curated a lifestyle. Their ability to navigate the complex planning permissions while delivering such a high-spec finish was remarkable."
James & Sarah Thompson
Owners, The Kensington Villa
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