Sunken Bath Project
Studio 304’s Sunken Bath
project in Clapton, east
London, adds a new kitchen,
dining area, toilet and
bathroom to a ground floor
apartment within a terraced
period property. Central to the
brief was to separate the toilet
and shower room in order to
create a standalone bathroom
that would facilitate ritual
bathing.
The existing layout of the
apartment was inefficient
and had a poor relationship
with the shared south-facing
rear garden. In addition, the
bathroom made the rear of
the property feel gloomy
and unwelcoming. Prior
to work commencing, the
client negotiated with the
neighbouring property to split
the shared garden creating
two small private gardens to
the south and east.
The functions of the new
bathroom are separated
and placed against the east
facade, allowing each area
to have a view of the garden
and benefit from natural light.
Outside, the east facade is
partly clad with larch slats, to
maximise the garden aspect
while also ensuring privacy.
Incorporating a sunken
bath, the glass- walled bath
enclosure extends out into the
garden, allowing light into the
adjacent bedroom window. A
slatted larch screen covers
the bathroom’s glass roof,
again ensuring privacy from
neighbouring windows.
Granite gravel, polished
concrete and bamboo
complete the garden, creating
a concealed, peaceful space.
Inside, A copper worktop and
wall surround in the kitchen
are intended to give a sense
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