A carefully crafted home where light, materiality and timeless design combine.
Wimbledon Village House replaces a poorly built 1980s cottage within a walled site. Its street-facing form follows a classical composition, with a defined base, middle and top that steps down to improve light and airflow to the rear.
The house is centred around a double-height light and ventilation oculus, highlighted by a distinctive “top hat” roof element. Handmade brick and patinated copper were chosen for their durability, craftsmanship and ability to develop character as they age.
The new design uses a restrained palette of materials and clear spatial organisation to create a home that subtly engages with its quiet, conservative mix of traditional and arts-and-crafts residential surroundings.
The house materials, primarily patinated copper and handmade brick, were selected for their durability and the sense of craftsmanship they bring to the design. These materials ensure longevity and contribute to the building's character, imbuing the house with a tactile, crafted quality that will age naturally over time.
Enabling Works: Adrian Barry
Contractor: Lifestyle Projects
Joinery: Kew Joinery
Stone: Porter Bathroom
Wood Floor: Trunk Floor
Landscape: Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer / Gardencraft
Specialist Cladding: RJ Metal Roofing & Cladding
Kitchen: Vipp / Tollgard Studio | Ironmongery: ize
Metal Work (interior): Nacre Bespoke
Electrical Systems: Smart Living Designs Ltd.
Photography: Jim Stephenson