Rowe Lane, Hackney, London

An environmentally defined kit of parts

The spirit of the Californian case study houses and the simplicity of Japanese domestic architecture inspired this project where flexibility and buildability were key criteria. FLACQ and Arup evolved a bespoke timber frame kit whose modular approach facilitated a fast build programme.

An open plan living space connects to front and back outdoor space with cellular bedrooms formed within the frame module. Changing family requirements are accommodated through demountable partitioning and non-reliance on load-bearing walls.

Environmental credentials are high: a timber pellet boiler heats the house, adjacent tree foliage provides natural shading, cooling is achieved through cross ventilation.

Client: Private
Stages: A-L
Value: £300,000