Harp and Harp completes residential development with Art and Crafts-inspired design in Croydon
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
Architecture studio Harp and Harp has completed a residential development in London's Sanderstead, Croydon, featuring seven family homes built with pale bricks, red roof tiles, and pale green window frames. The project replaces a single home and large garden, offering a characterful reinterpretation of the area's Art and Crafts-style architecture while maintaining harmony with its suburban neighbors.
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in a characterful take on its Art and Crafts-style neighbours
Named 158 Purley Downs Road, the project comprises seven family homes and replaces a single home and large garden in the suburban village of Sanderstead, Croydon
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