A quietly radical piece of residential design, this three-bed home is part of an award-winning terrace by Annalie Riches and David Mikhail – the duo behind some of the UK’s most forward-thinking housing. Completed in 2013 on a former brownfield site, the project earned RIBA London Building of the Year, the Hackney Design Award and the Housing Design Award, and made the mid-list for the Stirling Prize. Impressive stuff.
The stepped, ziggurat form sets this house apart – a clever response to light, privacy and outlook. At its centre, a soaring double-height family room is crowned by triangular rooflights that flood the space with daylight. The rear concertina façade minimises overlooking, while the living spaces face the street to promote a more engaged kind of urban living.
Every material and finish has been chosen with care. There’s wide Dinesen Douglas Fir flooring underfoot, a stainless steel kitchen worktop with integrated AEG appliances, and Claybrook tiles lining the bathrooms. Velfac windows are placed to frame both borrowed views and glimpses of the home’s own outdoor spaces – a secluded courtyard garden and a wildflower-planted roof terrace. Energy efficiency is built in.
With zoned underfloor heating, a Zehnder heat recovery system and LED lighting throughout, this is a home that balances comfort with low-impact living. Set in the vibrant Stoke Newington, just a short walk from Clissold Park and the cafés and shops of Church Street, the property’s location promises a lifestyle rooted in community and creativity.
