Downshire Hill Residence McLaren.Excell

Published 09 / 12 / 2018

The “Downshire Hill” project was carried out by the London-based architectural firm McLaren.Excell. This project involves the restoration and extension of a cottage in the village of Hampstead, a district of London.

Two materials stand out very easily in the interior of this residence: concrete and wood. The raw materials are used without any pretension, giving a strong character to the project. The massive effect of the concrete is counterbalanced by the Douglas fir planks, providing visual and textural consistency in the interior spaces.