House for a Musician (2001)

‘Liberated’ space in the city for living and working. A light steel frame opens up the interior, while a double-height slot adjacent to the glass screen introduces an unexpected layer of space that gives one the sensation of ‘floating’ over the long mature garden.

Adaptability is the key - the house can be used in many different ways, while the large glass screen is both frameless and open-able in a variety of combinations. Activity in the family kitchen centres on an in situ concrete counter anchored to terra firma.

Entering the ‘outdoor room’ is like stepping onto the boards of a stage - the glass screen reflecting and projecting the movie of everyday life. There are orange blinds to re-frame the views. Sometimes the Loquat tree appears to be advancing into the house - the effect can be magical. It’s easy to forget that you are in the heart of London.