Just the tonic
Surrounded by other buildings, the conversion of a Victorian gin distillery in London by Open Practice Architecture hinged on the injection of natural light while maintaining privacy in the urban setting. Rupert Scott, the client and architect, created a hidden courtyard behind the original façade and positioned light wells, a screen and openings to allow the daylight to shift across the newly transformed home. Steel beams, Crittall windows, polished concrete and raw timber provide a characterful homage to the building’s industrial past while an enclosed terrace above provides an outdoor retreat for Rupert.
Window shopping
In the face of strict local planning restrictions which meant the structure couldn’t be converted as a whole, Cox Architects transformed a derelict shop of just 95m2 into a stunning four-bedroom family home over the…
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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2022