Hayhurst and Co Inserts 7.8-Metre Void Into 1970s Hampstead Townhouse
Hampstead Town House, a five-storey residence in north London, has undergone a retrofit by Hayhurst and Co. Originally crafted in 1970 by Igal Yawetz and Howard Radley, the building's brick façade from that era has been maintained, featuring restored mortar and a new timber extension at the roof level. A striking 7.8-metre-high void connects the lower ground, ground, and first floors. The garage on the lower ground has been transformed into a double-height dining area, drawing inspiration from Adolf Loos' American Bar in Vienna. The design incorporates five unique staircases, cherry timber cladding, reclaimed parquet flooring, and bespoke furniture. Original window handles and tiles were repurposed, and new windows align with the original dimensions. The retrofit also includes an air-source heat pump and underfloor heating. Photography by Kilian O'Sullivan.
Key facts
- Hayhurst and Co reorganised Hampstead Town House around a 7.8-metre-high triple-height void
- The five-storey skinny house was originally designed in 1970 by Igal Yawetz and Howard Radley
- The 1970s brick exterior was retained, with renewed mortar and a small timber roof-level extension
- A former two-metre-high garage became a double-height dining room, with the kitchen three steps down
- The dining room's angled mirrored wall was "unashamedly inspired" by Adolf Loos' American Bar in Vienna, per Nick Hayhurst
- Five different staircase types connect the home's levels
- The retrofit added an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating, internal insulation and oak-framed double glazing
- Hayhurst and Co was founded in London in 2004 by Nick Hayhurst and Jonathan Nicholls
Entities
Artists
- Nick Hayhurst
- Jonathan Nicholls
- Igal Yawetz
- Howard Radley
- Adolf Loos
- Kilian O'Sullivan
Institutions
- Hayhurst and Co
- Dezeen
- Edith Neville Primary School
Locations
- Hampstead
- London
- United Kingdom
- Vienna
- Austria
Sources
- Dezeen —