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Project Based on Optimizing the Reuse of Small Sites in London

By Magaly • Nov 7, 2018

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Benbow-Yard-12 - Exterior night view

Benbow-Yard-11 - Modern bathroom

Benbow-Yard-10 - Room full of natural light

Benbow-Yard-09 - Stairs in wood

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Benbow-Yard-07 - Modern dining room in wood

Benbow-Yard-06 - Modern minimalist kitchen

Benbow-Yard-05 - Living room-kitchen in modern style

Benbow-Yard-04 - Living room with stone wall

Benbow-Yard-03 - Modern lounge area

Benbow-Yard-02 - Terrace connected to the interior

Benbow-Yard-01 - Small terrace with stone wall

Project Based on Optimizing the Reuse of Small Sites in London

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With the aim of optimizing the reuse of small plots, part of a new policy of the mayor of London, the architectural firm FORMstudio set to work on this new project, located in London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom. The 240 square meter area is part of this new plan that encourages municipalities to proactively support new, well-designed homes in small plots through planning in order to significantly increase the way small challenging plots can meet the needs of housing in London. Benbow Yard is a perfect response to this policy.

The houses with patio, in the London district of Southwark are located in a closed and irregular plot, previously occupied by a metal factory. The challenging site had narrow access, perspectives and problems with daylight, and these limitations have directly determined the shape and the fenestration of the pair of new single-family, two-story and three-bedroom homes.

The ground floors are lined with a contemporary pale brick with vaulted floors with zinc coating for retaining walls: materials that refer to the industrial heritage of the site but that are articulated with a refined level of detail to create a sense of quality.