Location: London. Great Britain Year of construction: 1996 Architect: John Pawson Photography: Richard Glover
This traditional Victorian mews cottage has been converted into a house for three people. To make maximum use of the limited amount of space available, the kitchen, bathroom, and staircase were relocated. The first floor, comprising the kitchen, living room, and dining room, was left as open as possible by creating a large continuous space that can be divided up whenever necessary.
Two elements were also added to modify the interior space and accommodate the service areas of the house: a chimney breast containing the staircase, and a wall that defines and screens the kitchen, with a stainless steel air filter. The staircase, contained within the chimney breast, is lit by a skylight that sheds light onto the stairs. The flooring on both floors is cherry wood, while the white-painted walls create an atmosphere of reflective tranquillity. The white fabric window shades filter the light and create a visual barrier between the inside of the house and the exterior.
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Grooves at the top and bottom of the vertical partitions prevent them touching the floor and ceiling, making them appear light and delicate. |
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Right-hand page: The service areas, which are usually dominated by a number of appliances, are treated like the rest of the house. In the kitchen and in the bathroom, minimalism and formality are very much in evidence. |
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