Tottenham's Five-bedroom 'Domestic Greenhouse' Wins RIBA House Of The Year 2023
A gorgeous and creative home in the centre of Tottenham has won the esteemed title of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 2023 House of the Year.?
Known as a "domestic greenhouse," this opulent five-bedroom residence has received great praise for its distinctive style, eco-friendly elements, and easy transition into the surrounding environment.?
Let's explore this architectural wonder that has revolutionized contemporary living.?
Who Won The Award?
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has awarded its annual House of the Year Award to a new house in Tottenham.?
Judges referred to the five-bedroom home as a "domestic greenhouse."
What Is Special About This Property?
The home is screened with dense planting and features polycarbonate panels, surrounding greenery, a roof terrace, and roof lights in the atrium.?
Reclaimed concrete blocks, cross-laminated timber walls that, according to architects Hayhurst and Co., hold 39 tonnes of sequestered carbon, and energy-efficient recycled cork rubber flooring are among the materials used.?
Solar panels and air-source heat pumps further enhance the property's green credentials.?
The list of shortlisted homes also included a fortress-like residence on the shores of Loch Awe in Scotland and a refurbished Devonshire cow shed with lights originally used to warm calves.
When Was The Award Given?
The award was given just a few days ago; the exact date is not mentioned.
Where Is This House Located?
The detached home in the Clyde Circus Conservation Area features an atrium with roof lights, a roof terrace, and surrounding greenery.?
How Did The Jury Reacted?
Award-winning architects and pertinent lay assessors make up the judging panel, which evaluates design excellence "irrespective of style, size, or complexity" while considering each project's financial, schedule, and brief constraints.?
In its tenth year, the award recognizes the UK's best new architect-designed home or addition.?
Dido Milne, a director at CSK Architects, chaired the jury and described the home as a "true oasis within the city."?
"It is airy and cozy, bold yet respectful of its neighbors," she stated.?
"Simultaneously, your gaze is pulled from the living room to lush greenery and upward to the open sky.?
The design choices and details reflect the close working relationship between the architect and the client and their shared goal of creating a sustainable home.?
"The house was built on a small urban lot with economy of means on a tight budget, and it's still richer for it."
"You feel like the website and budget were unrestricted. It has an opulent, cozy, intimate, and unwinding vibe.?It's a remarkable collaboration as well as an extraordinary ordinary house."
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