The House of the Year 2023 has been dubbed as a ‘true oasis’ amongst the hustle and bustle of London – well, Tottenham more specifically.
Known as the Green House, the five-bed revamped property is tucked away down an alleyway in the north London town and has been described by judges as a ‘domestic greenhouse’ and an ‘extraordinary ordinary house’.
The Tottenham terraced home is modelled on a riad – a type of traditional Moroccan house built around a central courtyard – and features a roof terrace and surrounding greenery, as well as roof-lights in the atrium.
And although it might not seem it, the home was also ‘built on a very tight budget.’
Every year, the awards by Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) look to find the best one-off, architect-designed house in the UK.
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Speaking about this year’s winner, chairwoman of the jury, Dido Milne, said: ‘Green House, affectionately known as the Tottenham Riad, is a true oasis within the city. It is both airy and cosy, bold yet respectful of its neighbours.
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‘Your eye is simultaneously drawn upwards to open sky and down and out across the living room to verdant greenery.
‘Nowhere do you feel the site or budget was restricted. It feels both luxurious, homely, deeply private and relaxing. It’s an extraordinary ordinary house and a remarkable collaboration.’
The architects Hayhurst & Co are behind this year’s winning property and say it holds 39 tonnes of sequestered carbon, reclaimed concrete blocks, and recycled cork rubber flooring – alongside air-source heat pumps and solar panels, which add to the home’s green credentials.
Photographer Tom van Schelven and Amandine Neyses own the house and use the aesthetically-pleasing space for picture shoots and as a stage for children’s drama performances.
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