Cascade House, an early 18th century Grade II listed building within the very heart of London’s Hampstead village, comprises existing retail premises over ground and first floors, with a new generous two-bedroom dwelling above. Spanning across four floors, parts of the dwelling are located in a new roof top extension that has been developed in close consultation with the local planning and conservation authorities.
Sector
Homes, Heritage
Location
Hampstead, London
Date
2012-2014
Client
Private
Area
85m2
Status
Completed
Composite design concept drawing
Intense and Striking Spatial Sequence
The external appearance blends into its historic setting, whereas the interior provides a series of bright and contemporary spaces. Within the very confined extent of the listed building, an intense and striking spatial sequence has been created that is flooded by natural light and makes the dwelling feel much larger than it actually is.
Entry onto triple height staircase
View of triple height staircase and internal window onto living area, with light flooding from the skylight above, highlighting the sandblasted timber panels
The staircase is located within a triple height space and represents a major new intervention which runs for most of the building’s depth, reorganising the house around a central focus. The continuous fall of the black stained staircase treads within the dramatically tall space has given the dwelling its new name, Cascade House.
Continuation of timber staircase to bedroom spaces, with sculptural play of apertures
Generous skylight illuminating the triple height staircase and sandblasted stained timber panels
“What used to be a small one bedroom flat is now a beautiful and generous two bedroom flat, filled with light and great ceiling height. This refurbishment and extension required planning permission and listed building consent.
Uwe and Jordan have excellently guided us through this process and achieved, what I believe, the maximum amount of additional space. I especially appreciate the dramatic new stairwell which makes the approach to the living spaces on the second floor a joyful experience.”
Client Testimonial
Aperture, step and sandblasted stained timber panels detail
Landing from triple height staircase, with corner door opening up onto living space
A Vessel of Light
The staircase is well lit by skylights and has a deep grain textured internal façade of timber panels that have been sandblasted to enhance the surface texture and stained black to increase the graphic effect. Natural light bounces off the timber and gives an impressive, continuous, feature quality to the stairwell. Internal windows and wide door openings enhance the connectivity and add to the open nature of the double storey-high living, kitchen and dining area that is rarely found within listed buildings.
Corner door arrangement, providing flexibility between open plan and more intimate living
Generous kitchen and living area, with the option of opening up or closing off to the triple height staircase with considered corner door arrangement
Exploded Isometric Staircase Study
Triple height staircase sequence model
Hampstead Village
Cascade House is one of the many heritage schemes for private and commercial clients Patalab has realised in the London Borough of Camden over the past years. It is also one of numerous projects we completed in the Hampstead Village, which include Heath House, The Bird in Hand, Casa Roja and Perrins Court Offices.
Historic view of Cascade House within Hampstead Village
Awards
FX International Design Awards
WINNER
WINNER
2014
Surface Design Award
WINNER
WINNER
201
Don't Move, Improve!
LONGLISTED
LONGLISTED
2016
