Leyton House

Built

Fernando Manoso

Leyton House is a new build house that has been designed to maximise the potential of its urban infill setting. It comprises a monolithic masonry plinth with a finely detailed timber structure above.

NEW LONDON AWARDS 2021

Shortlisted in the DWELLING category
Leyton House has been designed to maximise the potential of its Urban infill setting. The design is defined by its elemental nature and comprises two distinct blocks - a monolithic masonry plinth with a finely detailed timber structure above. A full-length basement below is formed around two courtyards that enable daylight to penetrate deep into the plan. The simple form is completed by a sculptural brick chimney that forms a focal point to the open plan ground floor. Internally exposed construction and a warm, natural material palette help to create an unexpected generosity of space and calm.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Waltham Forest

Size

188 sq m

Completion

July 2020

Team Credits

Architect

McMahon Architecture