Delvendahl Martin’s sculptural extension of a Victorian terrace in East London adds to a playful composition. 16 Broadway Market forms part of a ‘family’ of interventions by Delvendahl Martin Architects, which collectively establish a new vernacular language across the vibrant area of Broadway Market.

Completed in late 2021, this mixed-use project involved refurbishing the existing shop and duplex flat above and constructing a rear extension to provide a new triplex flat. Most of the existing brick structure at the ground floor level was retained as a plinth for a new lightweight timber frame extension, exposed on the interior and clad in light grey standing seam metal on the exterior.
It now provides two new generous residential units and a retail space that expands through the ground floor and basement levels. 
 
The design of the building takes formal cues from the neighbouring sequence of existing back buildings, particularly No. 14 Broadway Market, which was completed in 2001 by Peter Barber Architects. No. 14 is recognisable in the area due to its distinctive vaulted shape, covered in white render, as well as the way in which it establishes a solid and respectful relationship with the existing Victorian house. Daylight penetration is maximised by incorporating a central courtyard, which helps set a clear visual definition between the volumes.
No. 16 takes these fundamental elements as a basis: the courtyard and the strong characteristic shape, to create a playful composition with the ensemble of adjacent buildings. The resulting intervention helps unify and complement the rhythm of existing buildings along the rear terrace whilst achieving a balance between improvement of the retail function and the design of a high-quality new home to the back.

Team:

Architect: Delvendahl Martin Architects
Project Team: Joanna Barnes and Estefanía Álvarez
Structural engineer: PHI Design
Main Contractor: Sail & Sons Ltd
Photography: Tim Crocker

Materials used:
Facade cladding: Standing seam metal