Rydon Street

London, England

2018 — 2020

Client Private Client

Buildings · Private Homes

A north London Victorian townhouse sensitively and creatively repurposed to cater for modern family living.Located in the Arlington Square Conservation Area, noted for the visual unity of its 19th century terraces, the narrow four-storey terraced house has been reconfigured to create a series of light, contemporary living and entertaining spaces, while retaining the building’s original character and period features.

A modern white brick townhouse with a sunken patio and large glass doors. The interior is visible, showing a dining area and kitchen. The exterior is lit with wall lights, and there are green plants on the upper terrace.

‘An urban haven of domestic minimalism’

Ellie Stathaki, Wallpaper*

Excavating the entire lower level has created a generous full width living space, with a kitchen and dining area that opens out onto a sunken garden. Modifications to the upper floors include refined architectural finishes and improved storage and insulation, optimising the home’s energy performance.

Modern outdoor terrace with white brick walls and steps. A white metal table with matching wire chairs is on the lower level. A red chair sits against a trellis on the upper level, with trees and buildings in the background. Lighting is embedded in walls.

A modern kitchen featuring minimalistic white cabinets and wooden accents. There's a dining table with chairs, a pink pendant light hanging above, and various kitchen appliances. A window on the back wall lets in natural light.

A dark, elegant living room with a large chandelier, a dark blue sofa, and a glass coffee table. A modern chair sits by a large window, and art decorates the walls. The room has a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere.

A modern living space with white brick walls and large windows. Sunlight casts a shadow on the corner, illuminating a green sofa. The view through the window shows a garden with leafy plants along a brick wall.

A minimalist white kitchen featuring sleek cabinets with subtle wooden accents. There are two built-in ovens and a visible staircase in the background, enhancing the modern aesthetic.

Modern white kitchen with open pantry, revealing shelves stocked with cups, canned goods, and jars. Adjacent is a built-in double oven. The space is minimalistic with light wood accents and a stairway in the background.

Spacious, modern kitchen pantry with light wood shelving. It holds neatly arranged spices, jars, and kitchen essentials. The pantry is part of a white kitchen with minimalist design elements, including a nearby staircase.

Modern bathroom with white cabinets and a large mirror. Two sinks have sleek gold faucets. A section of the wall features blue mosaic tiles. Rolled blue towels are neatly stacked in a shelf, and two hand towels hang nearby.

The image shows a modern shower area with a striking mosaic wall featuring small blue tiles. There are three dark bottles neatly placed in a built-in shelf. A sleek, gold showerhead hangs in front of the wall, creating an elegant contrast.

Bright and minimalistic bedroom with white walls and furniture. A green throw is on the bed, and a door leads to a hallway, revealing a staircase and natural light streaming in from a distant window. A paper lantern light hangs from the ceiling.

Large glazing, a simple pared-back material palette, and reconfigured utility and circulation spaces better connects the living areas to create a sense of calm throughout the house. The light-filled ground floor is further complemented by a carefully designed and crafted kitchen, dining table, and joinery by Jack Trench.