The project intended to provide a tropical oasis in the middle of a Victorian terrace and was inspired by a design and research trip to Mexico, with tropical planting overhanging the microcement and white gravel pathway leading up to the building. A forest green bespoke terrazzo cladding wraps around the full building and continues inside the main studio space. Bespoke joinery and cupboard space in the room cleverly disguises a built-in bed that folds out of the wall and linen curtains are revealed from within a concealed slot, turning the space into a peaceful and secluded guest bedroom.

A stained cork desk runs along the entirety of one wall with dual aspect glazing on either side allowing a connection to the garden even when sitting at the desk. The full-height sliding folding doors open fully and the light grey microcement flooring continues outside, blurring the lines between the internal building and the external surroundings.

The workshop space to the rear of the studio is hidden with the cladding wrap concealing the door to the space. The functional workshop area contains cupboard space for tools and is intended to be a practical area for designing and creating. Light fills the room from a large rooflight that overlooks the space and a waterbutt to the side of the building collects rainwater for the workshop sink.

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Don’t Move Improve 2021 - WFH Design of the Year │ Dezeen │ Wallpaper Magazine│ Grand Designs Magazine