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The vision was to build a contemporary interpretation of the Arts & Crafts house combining 21st century energy and environmental performance with a commitment to traditional craftsmanship. Inspired by the English vernacular, particularly by Edwin Lutyens, the Orchard was almost entirely hand built by the owner Will Anderson, who wanted to create a home “where the building crafts shine: richly detailed and alive with the beauty of natural materials”. Built using the principles and software of the Passivhaus movement, the timber-framed structure boasts high levels of insulation and airtightness, except the ground floor porch and first floor conservatory, which were kept outside the heated building envelope to allow a traditional arts and crafts aesthetic.

Brickwork and detailing

Northcot’s Silver Grey bricks were traditionally made by hand and fired in a coal-fired kiln.  Their finely variegated orange, red and silver tones complemented the blue-white of the lime mortar and the glazed cool blue-green handmade Portuguese porcelain tiles around the windows. Matching specials added an irregular artisan appearance and texture. The brickwork was laid mostly in stretcher bond, except for areas outside the insulated building envelope, which were built from solid brick without a cavity. These extend upwards from the porch to the base of the first-floor conservatory in a Flemish Garden Wall bond, which features much darker brick headers in a simple, attractive pattern. The house won Best Brick Home at the Build It Awards 2018.

Why Northcot?

According to Will Anderson: “The chromatic subtleties of Northcot’s silver grey handmade bricks, with their delicate combination of orange-red tones dusted with fine grey sand, were integral to the uniqueness and sheer visual pleasure of this labour of love.” Learn more about this project. [post_title] => Award-Winning Brick House in London [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => best-brick-house-london [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-04-08 14:27:42 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-04-08 13:27:42 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 16021 [guid] => http://www.self-build.co.uk/?post_type=company&p=51409 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => company [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) ) [post_count] => 1 [current_post] => -1 [before_loop] => 1 [in_the_loop] => [post] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 51409 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2019-03-06 10:54:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2019-03-06 10:54:25 [post_content] => The Orchard is a new two-storey family house in the London Borough of Lambeth, which was built to fit into a narrow infill plot along a terrace of five architecturally distinct houses. The vision was to build a contemporary interpretation of the Arts & Crafts house combining 21st century energy and environmental performance with a commitment to traditional craftsmanship. Inspired by the English vernacular, particularly by Edwin Lutyens, the Orchard was almost entirely hand built by the owner Will Anderson, who wanted to create a home “where the building crafts shine: richly detailed and alive with the beauty of natural materials”. Built using the principles and software of the Passivhaus movement, the timber-framed structure boasts high levels of insulation and airtightness, except the ground floor porch and first floor conservatory, which were kept outside the heated building envelope to allow a traditional arts and crafts aesthetic.

Brickwork and detailing

Northcot’s Silver Grey bricks were traditionally made by hand and fired in a coal-fired kiln.  Their finely variegated orange, red and silver tones complemented the blue-white of the lime mortar and the glazed cool blue-green handmade Portuguese porcelain tiles around the windows. Matching specials added an irregular artisan appearance and texture. The brickwork was laid mostly in stretcher bond, except for areas outside the insulated building envelope, which were built from solid brick without a cavity. These extend upwards from the porch to the base of the first-floor conservatory in a Flemish Garden Wall bond, which features much darker brick headers in a simple, attractive pattern. The house won Best Brick Home at the Build It Awards 2018.

Why Northcot?

According to Will Anderson: “The chromatic subtleties of Northcot’s silver grey handmade bricks, with their delicate combination of orange-red tones dusted with fine grey sand, were integral to the uniqueness and sheer visual pleasure of this labour of love.” Learn more about this project. 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solution they didn’t know they were looking for. Cliff and Dani had lived in their period property some four years before they decided to extend. An obvious decision was to replace a double-fronted plastic conservatory across the front of their house. The couple approached both an architect and Welsh Oak Frame for a design. Initially they thought they wanted a modern glass and steel structure but they wanted to keep their options open and explored working with Welsh Oak Frame. The architect’s design was large and open-planned. ‘When we saw visuals of our new kitchen in the space, we were disappointed at the lack of character,’ Cliff explains. ‘Welsh Oak’s design with the rustic raw oak frame looked elegant and as simple as it gets – that’s what sold us to go down this route.’ ‘We thought we’d be blown away by seeing the kitchen in the modern design but the architecture lacked something,’ says Cliff. ‘In contrast, the exposed oak frame and high vaulted ceilings in Welsh Oak Frame’s plans completely hit the mark, we knew this was the right way to go.’ ‘That was the wow moment we were looking for, it was pretty special, and strange to think at the start oak had been the complete opposite of what we thought we wanted,’ says Cliff. ‘We’ve no regrets’, says Cliff. ‘The oak is a living structure. The quality and craftsmanship are second to none. It’s warm and tactile’. https://youtu.be/fUnpJpL2Na8 [post_title] => The Almond’s Pitched Roof, Double Gable Kitchen Extension [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => the-almonds-pitched-roof-double-gable-kitchen-extension [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-01-30 11:28:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-01-30 11:28:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 23693 [guid] => https://www.self-build.co.uk/?post_type=company&p=94740 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => company [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) ) [post_count] => 1 [current_post] => -1 [before_loop] => 1 [in_the_loop] => [post] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 94740 [post_author] => 119042 [post_date] => 2025-01-30 11:28:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-01-30 11:28:34 [post_content] => Cliff Almond and his wife Dani set about transforming their 1890s house with a modern extension but an oak frame became the unexpected solution they didn’t know they were looking for. Cliff and Dani had lived in their period property some four years before they decided to extend. An obvious decision was to replace a double-fronted plastic conservatory across the front of their house. The couple approached both an architect and Welsh Oak Frame for a design. Initially they thought they wanted a modern glass and steel structure but they wanted to keep their options open and explored working with Welsh Oak Frame. The architect’s design was large and open-planned. ‘When we saw visuals of our new kitchen in the space, we were disappointed at the lack of character,’ Cliff explains. ‘Welsh Oak’s design with the rustic raw oak frame looked elegant and as simple as it gets – that’s what sold us to go down this route.’ ‘We thought we’d be blown away by seeing the kitchen in the modern design but the architecture lacked something,’ says Cliff. ‘In contrast, the exposed oak frame and high vaulted ceilings in Welsh Oak Frame’s plans completely hit the mark, we knew this was the right way to go.’ ‘That was the wow moment we were looking for, it was pretty special, and strange to think at the start oak had been the complete opposite of what we thought we wanted,’ says Cliff. ‘We’ve no regrets’, says Cliff. ‘The oak is a living structure. The quality and craftsmanship are second to none. 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2025-06-20 11:41:16 [post_content] => When Emily and Jack purchased a disused stone barn in rural Cheshire, they dreamed of transforming it into a warm, character-filled family home. However, strict planning conditions meant that any new work had to match the original 19th-century stonework perfectly. To achieve this, they turned to Britannia Stone, specialists in supplying traditional stone for sensitive restoration and self-build projects. "The planning officers were clear — the new stone had to be almost indistinguishable from the original," explains Jack. "Britannia Stone understood exactly what was needed and sourced the perfect match." Britannia Stone supplied reclaimed and newly quarried materials carefully selected to replicate the colour, texture, and weathered appearance of the existing barn walls. Every detail, from the coursing pattern to the stone heads and sills, was considered to ensure authenticity. The result is a seamless blend of old and new. The barn’s rustic charm has been preserved, while a discreet extension and carefully inserted new openings have brought light and practicality to the layout. Internally, original features like exposed beams and stone walls sit comfortably alongside modern touches such as underfloor heating and energy-efficient glazing. Using matching stone materials not only satisfied planning requirements but also protected the historic integrity of the building. “It still feels like a true barn,” says Emily, “but now it works perfectly for family living.” Emily and Jack’s project shows how, with expert sourcing and craftsmanship, a traditional stone barn conversion can retain its heritage while providing a beautiful, sustainable home for modern life — and highlights how companies like Britannia Stone play a vital role in preserving architectural character. 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However, strict planning conditions meant that any new work had to match the original 19th-century stonework perfectly. To achieve this, they turned to Britannia Stone, specialists in supplying traditional stone for sensitive restoration and self-build projects. "The planning officers were clear — the new stone had to be almost indistinguishable from the original," explains Jack. "Britannia Stone understood exactly what was needed and sourced the perfect match." Britannia Stone supplied reclaimed and newly quarried materials carefully selected to replicate the colour, texture, and weathered appearance of the existing barn walls. Every detail, from the coursing pattern to the stone heads and sills, was considered to ensure authenticity. The result is a seamless blend of old and new. The barn’s rustic charm has been preserved, while a discreet extension and carefully inserted new openings have brought light and practicality to the layout. Internally, original features like exposed beams and stone walls sit comfortably alongside modern touches such as underfloor heating and energy-efficient glazing. Using matching stone materials not only satisfied planning requirements but also protected the historic integrity of the building. “It still feels like a true barn,” says Emily, “but now it works perfectly for family living.” Emily and Jack’s project shows how, with expert sourcing and craftsmanship, a traditional stone barn conversion can retain its heritage while providing a beautiful, sustainable home for modern life — and highlights how companies like Britannia Stone play a vital role in preserving architectural character. 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The brief was to build a modern dwelling that would provide inside/outside living, was energy efficient, speedy to build and filled with natural light. It also needed to provide privacy and security. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) were the perfect solution. With 300m2 of liveable space, the impressive 3 bedroom, single storey home is built from 142mm Kingspan TEK SIPs System and set in two thirds of an acre of land. The house is made up of a series of rooms set around an inner courtyard and linked by glazed walkways that flood the home with daylight. SIPs designed, fabricated and installed by SIPS@Clays, the majority of the rooms are double height, which is another of the many benefits of building with SIPs. As SIPs are structural and supported by Glulam beams, roof trusses were not required, so interesting details like this, were easily incorporated into the design. 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