designed to meet sustainability goals in line with the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge.

Hermitage Mews includes a mix of three and four-bedroom terraced and semi-detached houses on a narrow, sloping site along Beulah Hill. The townhouses feature a sawtooth roofline and split-level floor plans.

Initially designed by Nissan Richard’s Architects, Gbolade Design Studio took over the project during the COVID-19 lockdown, modifying the design to better accommodate the shift towards more remote working. The homes include adaptable spaces such as living rooms or home offices, combined dining/kitchen areas with study nooks, and triple-glazed windows to reduce noise.

The exteriors of the townhouses feature multi-coloured hand-moulded clay-facing bricks in red, pink, and beige tones, with horizontal bands of projecting and recessed brickwork.

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