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Hill House, a contemporary zinc-clad residence in South East London

Beam projects are transformative but nowhere more so than at Hill House, a contemporary zinc-clad residence that we constructed in South East London.

Completed in 2022, this 14-month long project began with the demolition of a 1960s bungalow to make way for this stunning 300 sqm eco home, with a single-storey entrance gallery interlinking a pair of two-storey wings.

Joe Wright Architects created voluminous open plan spaces for family living on the upper floor, with feature floor to ceiling windows opening out onto a large outside terrace and panoramic views over the London skyline. 

Hill House’s eco design minimises energy use, and uses solar panels to store excess heat underground and power a ground source heat pump and mechanical heat recovery ventilation system, whilst its modern design is complemented by architectural planting and a wildflower roof.

The original design and planning for Hill House by Delvendahl Martin Architects, was adapted by Joe Wright Architects.  The project engineers were Elliott Wood and QS/PM by Beam.

Hopefully, recent government moves to speed up local planning decisions and build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 will pave the way for more new-build eco developments like Hill House in the future.

Completion photography by David Butler.