Some of the smallest projects can be the most rewarding - and the most challenging.

This studio building in the garden of an 1690’s grade 2 listed riverside house in Chiswick, met stiff resistance from the local planners; 4 applications and an appeal were made before consent was granted. Once completed, it has been the subject of much favourable comment from the local community for its contemporary details and sensitive contribution to the Conservation Area.

Contemporary materials and techniques were juxtaposed with some very traditional solutions: On the street elevation a contemporary frameless glass bay window is inserted in wall of mathematical tiles on a timber frame - reviving an 18th century construction method, which when combined with efficient modern insulation gives outstanding thermal performance. The light weight of this construction - that had to resemble neighbouring solid brick houses- allowed the new building to be suspended above a very fragile protected garden wall that was unable to take additional load but could not be demolished and rebuilt.

Traditional green oak cladding and a modern steel stair are reflected in the rainwater recycling pond.