Challenge
Our clients, seasoned property developers, aimed to maximise ROI by developing a four-bedroom house on a small garden plot. The site had challenges, including proximity to the existing property's garage, train tracks, and a utility station. Local planning policy favoured larger homes, so the design needed to be unobtrusive yet spacious.
Approach
To make efficient use of the small plot, we decided to build down instead of up. This approach involved creating a basement with bedrooms and essential amenities, ensuring a low above-ground profile.
Solution
The design featured a basement with a master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, a utility room, and a bathroom, all benefiting from natural daylight thanks to expert input from a sunlight consultant. The ground level had an open-plan kitchen-dining-living area with front-facing windows. This solution provided a high-quality living space, maximising ROI and increasing the property's value for our clients.