The project involves the conversion of a three-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Brixton into a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The brief called for a comprehensive refurbishment, stripping the building back to brick and upgrading it to a high-quality contemporary standard, while retaining the flexibility for the property to be converted back into a single-family dwelling in the future.
This dual-use ambition informed the design approach from the outset. Spatial planning, servicing, and circulation were carefully considered to ensure that the HMO layout could be reversed with minimal intervention, preserving the long-term adaptability of the house. Our services included the development of multiple concept layout options to accommodate the proposed change of use, alongside the preparation and submission of the planning application for the transition from a single dwelling (Use Class C3) to an HMO.
As works progress on site, the project presents an engaging dialogue between past and present, balancing heritage, contemporary living standards, and future flexibility. We look forward to the next stages of construction and to seeing the architectural intent fully realised on site.
