This small project in South London was informed by the principles of simplicity and honesty - influenced by a modest budget and a shared vision to create something uncomplicated but materially and spatially rich.

Hive House by nimtim architects

Architectnimtim architects
Location: South London, UK
Year: 2019
Photography: Megan Taylor

Hive House by nimtim architects

From the architectA rear extension is stepped in plan to respond to existing extensions on either side and reduce impact on neighbours. It combines the existing rooms at the back of the house with the new addition to provide kitchen, dining and living areas, each subtly defined within the larger space.

Hive House by nimtim architects

A timber structure of exposed structural plywood is used for the extension to reduce steelwork costs and provide something that could act as both structure and exposed internal storage. This lightweight timber grid is then draped in a skin of red brick to provide external cladding and robustness where required. The bricks are constructed using a stack bond with a light, recessed mortar accentuating the geometry of the materials and referencing the structural timber grid internally.

Hive House by nimtim architects

The principle for the whole project was to allow and encourage each element of the house to be the simplest thing it could - thus doors and windows are dark grey aluminium frame, the fascias above are patinated lead over external plywood and the floor and worktops are poured concrete.

Hive House by nimtim architects

Everyone contributed to the design of the house with the family choosing colours, tiles, and the contractor finding the solution for the kitchen handles and fabricating them with his father in Poland. The result is a light-filled and unique living space that has transformed the lives of our clients.

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

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Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

Hive House by nimtim architects

This small project in South London was informed by the principles of simplicity and honesty - influenced by a modest budget and a shared vision to create something uncomplicated...

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