This midcentury courtyard house refurbishment project by William Smalley is the result of the architect’s close work with clients and the building’s original fabric
We’re seeing something of a step change in attitude towards British domestic architecture of the recent past. Whilst post-war modernism has always had its admirers, they were often outnumbered and outbid by developers and dismissive views that saw low-slung structures on spacious plots as an easy way to make big money. Luckily, this was not the case with this modest, midcentury courtyard house in London.
There’s still a hint of Californian culture in these generous open-planned spaces, even if the British climate rarely maximises the indoor-outdoor lifestyle.Cut to today, and the house was a venerable survivor, albeit deeply embedded in an overgrown landscape. The two internal courtyards are separated by a glazed corridor and covered walkway, providing a sense of changing space as one moves through the house from living area to bedrooms.
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