Totteridge II By Gregory Phillips Architects

ByJon Dykstra Houses

An exterior shot of the Totteridge II residence during nighttime, highlighting its expansive lawn and garden area.

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Architect: Gregory Phillips Architects

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Background

Totteridge is a striking new-build contemporary house in a north London conservation area. This substantial property is designed as a long-term family home, replacing an existing dated bungalow that the clients had lived in for years. It has recently been shortlisted for the 2022 RIBA London Regional Awards.

The Brief

The design is unequivocally contemporary, and contrasts with the surrounding traditional neighboring properties – yet references the materials of the local area. Built predominantly of brick and timber, these materials are reimagined in a unique way – where brickwork is suspended above a lightweight timber and glass ground floor. This playful juxtaposition of the construction creates a distinctive and high-quality aesthetic that is used both inside and out.

Outcomes

This contemporary family home aims to be architecturally exemplary whilst also being highly energy-efficient, meeting the standard for the Code for Sustainable Homes. The house has been cleverly designed and considerate of its Conservation Area surroundings.

Additional

Established in 1991, Gregory Phillips Architects is a London-based architecture practice committed to delivering bespoke, exquisitely executed homes in the UK and abroad. The firm’s highly experienced team offers a seamless, holistic service encompassing architecture, landscaping, and project management.

Gregory Phillips architects have a broad range of experience refurbishing many types of existing properties from large individual dwellings to apartments. They have completed many conservation and heritage building projects successfully and harmoniously integrating new architectural technologies and features into the original fabric of the building.

The firm’s impressive portfolio has been recognized internationally – resulting in extensive press coverage and high-profile industry accolades. From remodeling and additions to contemporary new-build homes, each commission starts with the unique needs of a client – ensuring a tailored, one-of-a-kind solution perfectly suited to its owner’s lifestyle.

A close-up exterior shot of the Totteridge II residence highlights its unique exterior design featuring a combination of brick and timber materials.
A close-up exterior shot of the Totteridge II residence highlights its unique exterior design featuring a combination of brick and timber materials.
A photograph captured from the entrance of the Totteridge II residence showcases its expansive open gate.
A photograph captured from the entrance of the Totteridge II residence showcases its expansive open gate.
A close-up of the property's exterior showcasing the unique saw-tooth brickwork pattern, characterized by a 45 degree angle arrangement that creates a visually striking effect in sunlight.
A close-up of the property’s exterior showcasing the unique saw-tooth brickwork pattern, characterized by a 45 degree angle arrangement that creates a visually striking effect in sunlight.
A close-up shot highlights the distinctive exterior design of the Totteridge II residence, showcasing the waterstruck grey bricks by Petersen Tegl.
A close-up shot highlights the distinctive exterior design of the Totteridge II residence, showcasing the waterstruck grey bricks by Petersen Tegl.
A photograph of the Totteridge II residence's outdoor area showcases its harmonious integration with the surrounding vegetation and trees.
A photograph of the Totteridge II residence’s outdoor area showcases its harmonious integration with the surrounding vegetation and trees.
A photograph captured from inside the Totteridge II residence features an expansive view of the outdoors through a large glass wall.
A photograph captured from inside the Totteridge II residence features an expansive view of the outdoors through a large glass wall.
An interior shot of the living room area showcases its elegant and comfortable ambiance, with furniture that blends seamlessly with the overall design theme of the house.
An interior shot of the living room area showcases its elegant and comfortable ambiance, with furniture that blends seamlessly with the overall design theme of the house.
An interior shot showcases the minimalist design of the Totteridge II residence's spacious dining and kitchen area.
An interior shot showcases the minimalist design of the Totteridge II residence’s spacious dining and kitchen area.
An interior shot of the house taken from the kitchen area highlighting the expansive glass walls on either side of the house.
An interior shot of the house taken from the kitchen area highlighting the expansive glass walls on either side of the house.
An interior shot focuses on the staircase of the Totteridge II residence, showcasing the distinctive and high-quality aesthetic of its construction, which is consistent both inside and outside the house.
An interior shot focuses on the staircase of the Totteridge II residence, showcasing the distinctive and high-quality aesthetic of its construction, which is consistent both inside and outside the house.
An interior shot of the entertainment room in the Totteridge II residence taken from the entrance area of the room.
An interior shot of the entertainment room in the Totteridge II residence taken from the entrance area of the room.
An interior shot of a bedroom in the Totteridge II residence showcases the spacious built-in cabinetry and the scenic outdoor view through a large glass window.
An interior shot of a bedroom in the Totteridge II residence showcases the spacious built-in cabinetry and the scenic outdoor view through a large glass window.
An image displaying the sophisticated interior design of the bathroom area.
An image displaying the sophisticated interior design of the bathroom area.

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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

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