A carefully crafted home where light, materiality and timeless design combine.

Close-up of a modern black building with vertical wooden slats and curved design against a cloudy sky.
Modern house exterior with a large glass sliding door, outdoor dining table with orange chairs, potted plant, and surrounding greenery with trees and shrubs.
Woman with long hair standing on a balcony, looking at her phone, in front of a dark modern building with vertical metal siding, a large window reflecting the blue sky, and a stone pillar below.
A brick building wall with a tall, narrow window made of glass blocks, and small green plants at the base of the wall.
Minimalist entry hallway with wooden walls, a small bench with a blanket, and a view into a room with a chair and a door, illuminated by a circular ceiling light.
Modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a marble backsplash, a kitchen island with lemons and limes, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
Modern living room with beige sofa, black coffee tables, wooden accents, and a staircase with a concrete wall, illuminated by a large glass block window.

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.

Interior staircase with light wooden steps, black side panels, and a metal handrail, illuminated by natural light through a large glass block window.
Interior view of a modern bedroom with a bed, flowers on a table, and a seating area with a black and wood armchair.
A minimalist bedroom with sliding glass doors opening to a garden with trees and a wooden fence. There is a bed with rumpled blankets, a small wooden chair, and a vase of flowers on a side table.

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.

A modern interior space with wood panel walls, a wooden chair with brown cushions, and a ceiling light fixture.
Interior view of a minimalist room with a wooden desk, two matching wooden chairs, a black vase with tall yellow and green flowers, and a laptop on the desk. There is a sliding glass door on the left side leading outside, and warm-toned wooden panels on the right.
Interior view of a modern room with a wall of square glass blocks allowing natural light to illuminate the space. The room features beige marble walls and a wooden countertop with a silver faucet.

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

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