Surface Design Awards – Complete

• EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE YEAR - NEW
  This is a new category that recognises wall and surface design products including decorative, creative and inventive surfaces for the exterior of building including both commercial and residential properties.
• HOUSING - EXTERIOR
  Buildings such as houses, flats and apartments that are used for sheltering people. These could be either part of the private or public sector and could be individual dwellings or multi-dwelling developments. Social rented, affordable rented and intermediate housing, provided to specified eligible households whose needs are not met by the market are included.
• LIGHT + SURFACE - EXTERIOR 
  The innovative use of light and the way it is inextricably linked to surfaces, whether it’s the effect the light has on the surrounding surfaces or the materials used to create the light. 

This residential development in Streatham, SE London, has transformed an unsightly wasteland into a small, quiet oasis in busy Brixton Hill. It consists of three unique, handcrafted houses, including a conversion of a coach house and two new builds. The homes feature elevations with refined herringbone brickwork and full-height windows, adding an attractive touch to the local community. The houses have been constructed using brick and block cavity walls, incorporating traditional construction methods and local skills. The homes are highly insulated and heated by air-sourced heat pumps, providing energy efficiency and comfort to the residents. To the south of the development is a covered reservoir, offering rare views of open space in central London. House 1 has been configured with its living space on the upper floor to take advantage of these views. Each house also has its own private garden, as well as shared off-street parking provided by the shared courtyard space.

The interiors of the homes have been designed by MW Architects and are a reflection of the developer's commitment to creating contemporary, open-plan living spaces. The interiors feature high-quality materials such as oak joinery, Bauwerk lime paint, concrete sinks, and polished concrete floors, providing a tasteful and modern feel. The refurbished coach house brings historical character to the development, while the shared courtyard space provides a secure and peaceful environment for the residents.

The project breathes new life into a tired and dilapidated coach house upgrading it significantly thermally. The two new builds are built to the modern exalting sustainability standards.