Stack House
Project Area - 407sqm
Completed - November 2022
Location - Barnes, Richmond
Our design began with a clear brief: to transform a previously unmodernised, dark house into a bright and spacious home with a wow factor. The external fire pit and internal fire place created a unique feature suitable for entertaining all year round.
The design was inspired by Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, a way of life which values slow-living, contentment and simplicity, as well as the Scandinavian practice of hygge, which embraces comfort, cosiness and wellbeing. This is commonly know as the Japandi style.
A central concrete chimney with an external fire-pit and an internal fireplace, creates a focus and provides shade in the summer and thermal mass in the winter, regulating the internal temperature and reducing energy consumption.
A pallette of materials was curated combining luxurious natural marble with warm black American walnut to compliment the clients selection of mid-century furniture. Bespoke designed joinery was incoporated to maximise storage throughout the home.
