GREENWICH, LONDON

Year: 2022
Client: Private

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This self-built garden studio was designed to sit seamlessly at the end of a garden, offering a solution for a growing family in need of extra space. Constructed with Douglas Fir, both the roof and facade complement the surrounding environment. Inside, the walls are rendered with exposed lime plaster, creating a calm and warming atmosphere.

The lower level of the interior wall is clad with plywood, providing a sturdy foundation for everyday activities. The floor continues this robust palette of materials through the use of micro-cement. the surface of the floor is polished to create a play between light (reflection) and texture. Outside, a pergola extends from the studio, enveloped by vines and evergreen jasmine, offering respite from the sun's rays and creating a tranquil space within the garden.

A kitchen sink with a gold faucet, two bottles of Aesop hand soap, a beige countertop and backsplash, and glassware on a shelf above. There is also a potted plant in a white textured pot on the shelf.

Interior view of a room with a wooden ceiling, light-colored wall, large window, bare concrete floor, and two potted plants near the corner.

Interior view of a modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling and wall, a potted plant, and a stainless steel appliance on the countertop.

Part of a black chair with wooden armrest and metal legs on a textured beige floor.

Wooden door and wall with diagonal sunlight shadows, and part of a window showing greenery outside.

A cozy patio seen through an open sliding glass door, decorated with string lights, containing a gray woven chair with a potted green plant nearby, a wooden table, and a wooden storage shed in the background surrounded by plants and grass.

An outdoor patio with a wooden door, two modern green chairs, a small round table with a white cup, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

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Location:
London

Client: Private

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Consultants:
MDA Engineers

Area:
27sqm

Photography:
JHA

The build

Start date: 02.03.2021

Completion date: 09.08.2021

The unit was built out of sustainably sourced timber. Its high thermal and air-tight performance ensures comfortable usability throughout all seasons, making it an ideal space for year-round activities. Additionally, the EPDM roof not only offers durability and longevity but also proves to be a cost-effective solution for the roof. To further enhance the unit's functionality and appeal, bespoke doors and windows were designed.

Backyard patio area with various objects, covered furniture, and construction materials, in front of a wooden house with large windows.

Interior of a house under construction with exposed framing and insulation, construction tools, and materials on the floor.

Unfinished kitchen countertop with two clamps and a cutout for a sink, workshop setting with tools and debris on the floor.

A black and white photo of a partially constructed wooden room with a large glass door. Inside the room, there is a sauna or steam room with a stove or heater visible.

Construction site with wooden framework, power saw, and building materials on the floor, minuscule plants in pots.

Construction site with wooden beams on the ceiling and tools, wood planks, and construction materials on the floor.

The build

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