Tree Courtyard House / ao&ft

Tree Courtyard House is a new-build single-storey home on a backland site within a conservation area in Walthamstow, East London. Designed for a local developer on a restricted site at the end of a small laneway, the project was guided by a mature London Plane tree and its root system in the corner of the site. With a focus on preserving the site's natural elements while maximizing functionality and accessibility, the 2 bedroom home with level access is organized in an L-shaped plan around the tree and garden.