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GREENWICH, LONDON

Year: 2022
Client: Private

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.

Minimalist interior corner with beige wall, wooden ceiling beams, potted plants, and concrete floor.
Interior view of a kitchen with a wooden door open. There is a plant in a pot on a shelf, a silver stove or toaster, and a framed picture on the wall.
Part of a chair with black and wood finish on a textured, multicolored floor.
A kitchen sink with a gold faucet, two black soap dispensers labeled Aesop, a beige marble backsplash, a white cabinet, and a wooden shelf above holding glasses and a potted plant.
Wooden door and wall panels with shadow patterns from sunlight.
View through a window into a cozy outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, potted plants, a grass patch, a wooden shed with a closed door, and string lights overhead.
Outdoor patio with wooden wall, two metal chairs, a small round table with a mug, and lush plants with sunlight streaming through.
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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 scene showing a wooden shed with open doors, construction materials, and overgrown plants.
Interior of a construction site with partially finished walls, building materials, and tools scattered on the floor.
A workshop workbench with clamps, and empty space in the middle, unfinished or under construction, with tools and materials on the surface and the floor.
Interior view of a room under construction with a wooden wall, a glass door leading to a sauna or spa room, and construction tools and materials scattered around.
A construction site or shed being built with wooden framing and plywood, various tools and materials scattered on the ground, and a small potted plant in the foreground.
Interior of a construction site with wooden beams, drywall, and construction tools and materials scattered around.

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