Pivoting Arched Windows Are A Unique Feature On This Row Of Townhouses In London

Architecture firm DHaus has designed a collection of 6 new terraced townhouses in North-West London, that replaced a gas station.

The six new townhouses include a strong mixture of rectangles and arches, set within a brick canvas that is common within the Dartmouth Park Conservation Area.

From the street, the townhouses look to be a single floor, however, they actually step down lower than the street, making room for a small outdoor space.

One key design element of the row of townhouses are the arched windows. Each townhouse has a thick black-framed window, whose shape is also reflected in the brickwork around the arches.

Each of the windows pivots open to allow air to flow through to the interior spaces, like the bedroom, as well as provide access to a small terrace.

Curtains that hang from the ceiling provide privacy for each of the rooms that feature the arched windows.

Arches also appear at the entry of each of the townhouses in the form of metal shutters on the windows adjacent to the front doors.

The arched windows above the entryway also reflect the design of the rear of the townhouses where the pivoting windows are found.

Inside, the arched design of the metal shutters can be seen as shadows on the walls when the sunlight hits them.

Let’s take a look at the rest of the interior…

Each home is around 1400 square feet (130 sqm) and includes 3/4 bedrooms, a study, and a garden room.

The basement level comprises an open-plan living/kitchen space and opens out onto the sunken rear garden.

The lower ground level is where you’ll find two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a lightwell that floods the interior with natural light.