West Side Common

West Side Common is our first retrofit PassivHaus, designed in collaboration with clients deeply committed to sustainability. Their vision was not only to create an environmentally responsible and health-conscious home, but also to source materials and employ construction methods that positively impact the people and planet at every turn. All this without compromising on the aesthetic or functionality of their home. A refreshingly ambitious and challenging brief which the team embraced with gusto!

Originally a 1980’s executive home, planning permission had been granted by Merton Council to demolish the existing structure. However, after thorough consideration, the most environmentally sound approach was to retrofit and transform the existing house instead, significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with demolition and new construction.

One of only nine refurbishments in London to be certified to the EnerPHit standard by the PassivHaus Institute, this house is an essay in how to create a unique, contemporary home that is beautiful inside and out whilst adhering to the highest possible environmental credentials.