The Wade House

A new-build home that embraces its existing context, this detached house in Ruislip takes on the form of the surrounding suburban housing, while crisp, considered detailing elevates the design for modern living.

Celebrating the interplay of patterns, textures and materials, the exterior is divided into thirds, with brick on the ground floor, rough-cast lime render above, and clay tiles on the hipped roof. Contrasting brown and red tiles result in an eye-catching roof pattern that creates an almost pixelated effect from afar.

Internally, this project makes clever use of space, creating a two-storey, two-bedroom home within the absolute minimum footprint outlined by The London Plan. An open-plan living area at ground floor maximises the layout, while the upstairs bedrooms gain vertical space through high ceilings that open up to the roof’s structure.

The history of Wade House is also rooted in its context. It takes its name from a local builder whose family has been shaping the neighbourhood since the 1960's. That legacy continues with Wade House, a contemporary home for the next generation developed by the builder's daughter.