Typifying Conran & Partners' desire to reconcile old with new, these eleven townhouses and four mews houses in London's Maida Vale are contemporary in their conception and treatment, while developing elements from traditional house types. The ground floor, echoing original mews planning, serves as entrance and car space. The first floor is a sequence of spaces, with a combined kitchen and dining area raised half a level above a living space. Above and below this open communal space are bedrooms/study areas providing flexible accommodation. Crisp white rendering contrasts with timber doors and setback terraces.

• Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2003
  —Best New Development
• What House? Award 2003