along the mid-century terrace.
Though rented, the house is designed as a
unique home, so that tenants feel ownership
of the property. The acute angle of the corner
site is celebrated throughout the design, in
both plan and section, to give spaces that
accentuate their volume, while disguising
their efficient footprint. Each space has
natural light and views from two directions,
and views from, into, and through these
corners create multiple outlooks within
each room. The horizontal circulation is
one continuous view from the cranked front
door through to the rear garden, while the
staircase opens into a generous triple height
space that pulls your gaze upwards.
This generosity has not come at a price.
The house was built for £205,000 and to a
lasting specification. While clearly opposing
the New London Vernacular, the solid wall
construction with a single skin of blockwork
meant that the superstructure was erected
rapidly, and the entire project took just over
six months to complete. By working closely
with the structural engineer, Structuremode,
to take structure away, rather than adding it
in, space was maximised to create four-
meter-tall bedrooms, exposed beam ceilings,
and a triple height staircase.
From the front door, a ground floor bedroom
and accessible shower room occupy the front
of the house, with an open plan kitchen, living
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