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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Child Graddon Lewis
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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