Thurlow Road is a discreet and contemporary new home, nestled among stucco villas and tucked behind a charred timber gate. Sensitively responding to the surrounding conservation area, it makes full use of the sloping site and minimises impact by carving out extensive underground space. Nearby modernist buildings inspired the three-storey house. The warm and textured materials palette includes charred larch timber cladding, polished plaster render, a timber-lined ceiling and stained oak floors. Replacing an unremarkable two storey house, the new energy efficient four bedroom development meets Camden’s planning height restrictions and strict criteria for basements, while contributing to Hampstead’s modernist architectural heritage.