Architecture studio The DHaus Company has recently completed The Arches, which is a row of townhouses made with brick-clad details. It is located in a North London conservation area in place of what used to be a petrol station. The terrace's name is drawn from the monumental arches that create the facades of each three-level home which has been partially sunken.
This detail reoccures throughout so the studio decides to recreate a modern iteration. Design duo David Ben-Grunberg and Daniel Woolfson, who are the founders of the DHaus Company speak about the building, noting that "We undertook a study of local buildings in and around the local area. These buildings highlighted a strong mixture of rectangles and arches set within a brick canvas."
Conservation Area Monumental Townhomes
The DHaus Company Complete the Arches Row of Townhouses
Trend Themes
1. Brick-clad Townhouses - Opportunity for architecture firms to experiment with brick-clad townhouses, with a focus on creating unique and modern iterations of traditional architecture styles.
2. Sunken Homes - Opportunity for real estate developers to explore the concept of partially sunken homes as a way to create unique and visually interesting residential properties.
3. Mixed Use Development - Opportunity for property developers to combine residential and commercial spaces in conservation areas to meet the needs of modern lifestyles while preserving historical architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms can leverage the use of unique brick-clad townhouses to offer a fresh take on traditional styles, while incorporating modern design elements.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers can explore the concept of sunken homes to create unique and eye-catching residential properties that stand out in today's competitive market.
3. Property Development - Property developers can take advantage of mixed-use development opportunities in conservation areas to create unique living and working spaces that meet the needs of modern lifestyles while preserving historical architecture.