The new 4 storey house in Highgate maximises the potential of the narrow infill site to make a contemporary addition to the eclectic group of villas that line Wood Lane.

The traditional relationship of living and sleeping accomodation is inverted with the bedroom and bathrooms set at garden level and the living area elevated above to enjoy the south aspect and panoramic views over London. The double height living level above contains an open plan kitchen /dining / living space and an elevated crystalline conservatory on the south side and an external terrace above the entrance.

The Garden and Entrance level plinth is of masonry construction cut into the hillside. The living area above is prefabricated and craned onto the plinth below. The unit employs cold moulded timber boat building techniques to ensure water proofing quality and space efficient construction.