A new mews house with new basement  
   
 

35 DEVONSHIRE CLOSE, LONDON W1
NEW MEWS HOUSE WITH EXCAVATED BASEMENT
using topdown construction technique. First the contiguous perimeter piles are bored then the ground floor slab is laid and then the earth is excavated.

To add to the complexity the site is over the Bakerloo underground tunnel.

As architects we found this project challenging. The layout of the house is unusal as part of it is in the body of the main house which allows it to be three bedrooms. The planners requested that the elevation was tradiional in aspect although the use of glazed bricks gives a vibrant feel and helps create a separating link between the mews and the main building..

Services provided - Architects drawings including planning & tender

  Ground floor - Entrance Hall    

 

 With over four metres head height we introduced a mezzanine as a landing
for the first floor bedroom

 
  Ground floor - Main room    

 

 A large sitting room/bedroom with new shelves,
gas fire and dark oak floor.

 

 

  
  Basement - Kitchen/dining room    
  The kitchen and living room are in the basement going out onto a small rear courtyard

 

 
  Basement bedrooom    
  The basement bedroom is tucked under the existing main front building
facing onto the secluded courtyard.

 
  First floor - master bedroom    
  The first floor accommodates the master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. The ceiling is open to the rafters with exposed steel ties.

 
  Construction process    

 

 

 

 

 The construction was difficult. using topdown construction technique. First the contuiguous perimeter piles are bored then the ground floor slab is laid and then the earth is excavated.