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Delve Architects have completed their first
residential project, in Nunhead, South
London, a renovation of a Victorian house
which has been shortlisted for a New
London Architecture ‘Don’t Move,
Improve’ Award.
The “somewhat unloved” house has been
“completely transformed,” said the
architects, to provide a contemporary and
open space at the rear, while retaining a
more traditional feel at the front. The
“transition from old to new” occurs by
stepping through a bespoke handcrafted
bookcase, which leads into the open,
contemporary kitchen space. Bifold doors
open over a bespoke window seat so the
property’s owners can appreciate views of
the 60 ft garden.
In all rooms there is extensive attention
to detail, said Delve, who designed all the
bespoke joinery in the house, creating a
“real feeling of craftsmanship.” The original
fireplaces have been retained, the cornicing
reinstated and original ceiling rosesrefurbished, “to preserve some of the
traditional character.”
The design had a deliberately “restricted
palette” of materials, comprising dark
cladding, birch ply, and concrete. Materials
have also been creatively used and selected
to stay within budget and provide a “tactile
feel,” such as the rubber flooring and
exposed ply in the kitchen – Delve designed
all the kitchen units. Sheet materials have
been used and specially cut in the
bathrooms rather than traditional tiling
and Corten planters and benches in the
garden will naturally rust and provide
visual interest.
On the first floor the three bedrooms
have been completely reconfigured. The
new master suite (with ensuite shower) has
been moved to the rear of the house with
garden views, while the other two
bedrooms share a new bathroom. A
skylight has been added above the stairwell
and a utility area integrated within the
landing space.First time buyers, Kit and Imogen
commented on their new home: “Delve
worked tirelessly, turning the original plans
inside out to come up with an inventive
layout that thoughtfully reconsiders how to
use a terraced house, whilst respecting its
character.” They added: “The architects
created a journey through the house that
takes you out of city living, and into the
magic of garden and open space at the
back. Our favourite room is the music
room at the core of the house – they have
breathed new life into a part of Victorian
terraces that often becomes just a walkway
to the back of the house.”
Edward Martin, director at Delve
Architects comments: “We set up the firm
to do something a bit different and I think
this project exemplifies this. The idea of the
extended walk through bookcase and music
area provides an interesting transition
between the old and the new, and hopefully
visitors when they step through will get
their own ‘Narnia’ moment.”Delve Architects complete first
residential scheme, in south London
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