North Park House | London | Burwell Deakins Architects

This discerning client still feels at home in the house designed for his family in the Eltham Palace Conservation Area. Set discreetly behind a mature yew tree, the simple geometry is layered elegantly away from the road. Service elements are to the north, while the more private spaces to the south bleed through generous windows and sliding doors into the shade of the orchard. Despite the contemporary form and simple structure, the careful use of traditional handmade bricks and Portland stone means the house sits easily within its environment. So much so, it won a Civic Trust Award.....more

Country House | London | Burwell Deakins Architects

Quality was key in the upgrade of this mansion. From the dramatic, and correctly proportioned, solid Portland stone new entrance portico to the crisply modern architecture of the subterranean pool and spa, all is finely detailed and finished. The entrance hall and kitchen were enlarged, and ground floor rooms reorganised into a private suite and a range of reception and service facilities. The upper floors are a series of guest and master suites, two centred on new private roof terraces. The quality of the finishes, including Pietra Cardosa stone and walnut joinery, is consistent throughout.....more