Fred Styles House was previously a sheltered housing block, that provided 42 bed sits. Sitting unused since 2013, Neilcott were appointed to demolish the existing building and develop 37 units consisting of 29 houses, 7 flats and 1 maisonette. The new development creates a neighbourhood of terraced houses running along Charlton Church Lane, and a series of mews streets which run perpendicular connecting into the urban fabric behind the site. Glazed screens lead into a generous open plan kitchen dining room. Stairs lead up to bedrooms and to a light and airy open plan living room with fully glazed screens leading out onto a secluded sun trap roof terrace. Low cost, robust but high quality brick detailing was integral to the project. Traditionally built brick arches front a number of the homes and help create a semi-private space where people can put out pots and plants, wellies and umbrellas. Other brick details include projecting brick surrounds to pop-up windows, arched window heads, soldier and header courses, articulated parapets and beautiful angled window reveals on prominent corners.

“A a masterclass of working the humble brick – with such finesse and artistry! Sculptural, whimsical, bold and well-articulated architecture – these homes sit very well on site – with clever and sensitive referencing to the verticality of the nearby church tower.”

Judge from Architects Choice Award