St Gothard Lodge
Client: Private
Value: £TBC
Time: 2025-Present
Status: Planning
Location: Norwood, London
The project involves a redevelopment and contemporary extension to an existing lodge house in Norwood, including internal and external improvements, along with landscaping works to both the front and rear of the property. The aim of the brief is to enhance the overall condition, performance and functionality of the house and it’s wider site.
The building was historically the lodge cottage to a larger house called Mount Pleasant, which was constructed around 1830 and demolished in the 1880s. The Council have recently identified the house as a non-designated heritage asset, meaning historical sensitivity and preservation of character are of high priority.
“Ed and his team were amazing in helping us secure planning permission for a large extension on a difficult site in West Norwood. They were a pleasure to deal with throughout. The final design was beautifully considered, both aesthetically and practically. They put a huge amount of care and consideration into the work and were incredibly friendly and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend them as a practice!”
- Client
We were appointed following a previously unsuccessful planning application for development on the site. With this in mind, the design approach was informed by a need to demonstrate sensitivity to the site's constraints and context, particularly relating to the proximity of neighbouring gardens.
Careful consideration was given to the massing and form of the proposed extension, with the implementation of a low pitched roof that tapers in height from front to back, along with a single storey glazed link, connecting existing and proposed.
The material palette was carefully considered to complement the historic character of the existing lodge house, whilst also providing the extension a selection of contemporary features.
London Yellow Stock brick forms the primary facing material of the new elevation, chosen for the warm and textured appearances whilst also being contextually appropriate for the lodge and surrounding buildings.
The lightweight glazed link provides a clear yet subtle separation between old and new, allowing the two elements to be read independently.
A burnt copper front canopy marks the entrance to the property, providing a rich contrast to the brick, adding warmth and texture visible from the streetscape.
