Situated in the London neighbourhood of Ealing, Tree House by Fletcher Crane Architects presents a confident face to the street. Previously a garage bounded by rear gardens, the home reads like a series of articulated volumes finished in a simple yet striking palette of grey brick, black timber and tubular metalwork.
Despite the simplicity of the exterior material palette, a sense of richness and depth is presented where the rough facing brick and flush lime mortar joints contrast against the sharper, darker detailing. The material theme is carried over to the interior spaces as brick walls, ash joinery, terrazzo tiles and fine metal balustrades result in a raw yet refined look.
The home is entered along a secluded western boundary, which then opens up to a rich split level arrangement of rooms along a central circulation spine.
Spatially, living spaces flow from the rear to the front of the site with the living room and kitchen located on the upper levels to take the best advantage of natural daylight.
Two bedrooms are located on a semi-sunken floor and surrounded by a planted courtyard which is accessed via stepped brick planters and a stair made of black cobble setts.
