Clever spaces that resonate

After my last post and some Gaudi Maximalism. Back in London, enjoying some more simple pleasures - diffused natural light, buttery soft finishes, crisp details, and optimising space… I’d like to think he’d be on board…#dont
Inspo and, long post warning… in Barcelona, so I just have to post about Casa Vicens, one of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest works, his first house. Built between 1883 and 1885, it is an incredibly complex yet harmonious composition of in
Build Back Better. Of course there are poetic reasons and clever solutions but certainty up there as one of the most satisfying things we do, is improving existing buildings on a very practical level. Here, the joists were rotten and the floor had so
#inspopost - Do go see this lovely collection on show at SLG, @nairybaghramian… forms and materials that resonate. Exactly what we draw inspiration from here. These forms and collection are based on something that is both/and - neither one thi
Steels in place and measured for glazing this week, good progress on the critical path. Not to mention amazing clear view of the sky now and this garden feeling 200% bigger, even while full of rubble. Meanwhile, a very slightly greater floor to ceili
Came across this in my photos, a snagging photo that is beautiful. The garden is like a huge painting on a the far wall… bringing outside truly inside the room ❤️ #loveconstruction #dontmoveimprove
What a shame we have to put his floor back ☹️, it might make a wonderful double height kitchen… but w’d have to sacrifice a useful bedroom 😔… #loveconstruction #dontmoveimprove #architectireanddesign
Started on site this week, happy to see this new doorway on the left. It was there once long ago and closed up by a previous owner. We will never know what anyone was thinking when they closed it off, but I’m so pleased to see it now. #dontmove
☀️ Some autumn sun here!, back in the studio after sun all last weekend here with @charlottewhiston for @peckhamfestival - just posting to say Hi👋 to everyone we met. It was such a lovely way to spend the weekend, hope you’re all having a good
Delighted to see that @exitherefuneral has been featured in @nytimes @nytstyle. An uplifting project, just as we like it - a strong, playful, concept with serious results. The shop layout is deceptively simple and went through several iterations -
Spotted at RAA summer show, @gillrocca. Who has her studio in Camberwell, SELondon. I’m drawn to her paintings. She says online: ‘Inspired by the realism of film and photography, the paintings attempt to create a dreamlike tension betwee
Sneak peak, WIP! Planning approved here for opening up space between existing kitchen and dining as part of improving these spaces and getting a better relationship with the garden. We’ll use local screw pile foundations to support a new column
#inspo post! Fujiyama - First Light Of The Sun. c.1926, wood block print by Hiroshi Yoshida,1876-1950. Take any print by this guy and you are looking at dedication to quiet and delicate moments that invite meditation and calm. His attention to deta
A tranquil shower room, expanding a sense of space as much as possible with extensive mirrored vanity and a flutted glazed door to bring in natural light; cupboard space created at low and high level and using some favourite materials. @ceramichere
Largely hidden from view of the street, a pleasure to see this timber framed extension in progress - designed to balance the need for an extension of the existing kitchen dining space as well as to retain space and light for the existing trees, it&r
This project has been stuck in the pipeline, but making progress again. For now, a sneak peak of the bold and simple kitchen… a deep and warm wine red compliments the cool sharp setting, and boldly celebrates where the existing house marries a
Enjoyed seeing these dreamy objects at the opening of the AA summer exhibition last night; and looking forward to seeing other shows, including Bartlett UCL. Congratulations to all the hard working architectural students & tutors 🎉
More of this project, minimal, soft but also bold and managing to get the most out of the tight site. #handraildesign #stairdesign #bauwerkcolour #microtoppingidealwork
There is a lot going on here. Good to see so many challenges nicely resolved. The last challenge seems to be that we’ve installed a hot tap but our client is wedded to the ritual of using a kettle. Can’t complain… #dontmoveimprov
Rooflight musing today - here’s something we made earlier. So good not to see any roof light frame here - excellent building work and coordination of internal finishes so that the angles are sharp and it feels like nothing between the ground an

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