Chelsea Townhouse is a minimal townhouse located in London, United Kingdom, designed by McLean Quinlan. The old house required demolition in its entirety leaving just the party walls either side. The stucco façade was then faithfully rebuilt and enhanced in harmony with the street with the addition of a new porch. The site is a long narrow slot which becomes larger towards the middle of the plan.

The proposal was to create a modern, light and efficient home, highly crafted, with an external courtyard at its center. To minimize the transition between inside and out, the living space connects directly to the courtyard with internal walls running flush with external walls. Glimpses of planting accents and reflections are visible throughout, drawing you into the house and heightening a sense of connection with the outside.

Photography by Peter Cook