Kew House

Lucas Family

An experimental project, driven by an interest in prefabrication and the self-build possibilities emerging from digital fabrication.

Kew House
Lucas Family

Set within the Kew Green Conservation area of south-west London, this four bedroom family house is formed of two prefabricated weathering steel volumes inserted behind a retained nineteenth century stable wall.

The layout is informal; rich with incidental spaces and unexpected light sources. A delicate glazed circulation link reveals the contrast between a rustic exterior and refined interior. Split into two wings, the simple plan makes the most of a constrained site and responds to the living patterns of the young family.

Kew House was an experimental project, driven by the architect's and client's shared interest in a 'kit-of-parts' approach, prefabrication, and the self-build possibilities emerging from digital fabrication.

Details

Client:
Lucas Family
Location:
Kew, London
Type:
Residential
Gross Floor Area:
3,960 sqft
Stage:
Completed January 2014

Awards

  • RIBA House of the Year 2015, finalist
  • RIBA National Award 2015
  • Surface Design Housing Exterior Award 2015
  • BD Architect of the Year One-off House Award 2014
  • Blueprint Magazine Best Non-Public Award 2014
  • FX Design UK Project Award 2014

Related News

  1. Kew House, RIBA House of the Year?
    3rd November
  2. National RIBA Award win and Manser Medal Longlist
    18th June
  3. Double win at RIBA Regional Awards
    19th May
  4. Kew House in Open House 2013
    22nd August
  5. Blueprint Awards Commendation
    21st October

Project Team

  • Price & Myers, Structural Engineer
  • Arup, Service Engineer
  • CSI Hull, Cladding Contractor
  • Sam Lucas, Interior fit-out
  • Tim & Jo Lucas, Main Contractor

Credits

  • Jack Hobhouse, Photographer