The client asked us to provide a new dwelling upon a prominent corner of a sloping site, which overlooks a park within of a conservation area. We envisaged a long slim and low development nestling inside an enveloping arm of London stock brick providing shelter and privacy for the occupants, whilst maintaining minimal impact upon the neighbouring properties. The occasional carefully placed opening and thin roofline sailing above provide clues of what lies behind to the casual viewer. The gradient of the site is utilised by introducing a split-level arrangement. This allows the introduction of a clerestory window that lets daylight into the internal spaces with the plan. The walled enclosure of the building harmonises the development within the surrounding site and adds to the diversity of developments of all eras within the locale. In contrast the end elevations of the new building are largely glazed and open onto courtyards formed within the site and the remaining elevations are built from lightweight timber frame construction.