Invisible studio

A tranquil yoga studio built with rammed stone walls and a copper shingle roof has been completed by Invisible Studio. Designed for The Newt in Somerset, the yoga studio is the third building created by the British architectural practice for this idyllic country estate and hotel. Jim Stephenson A delightful secluded retreat, the yoga studio was built in the context of the hotel’s Hadspen House, a beautiful listed building made from a warm reddish limestone. Architect Piers Taylor, founder of Invisible Studio, explains: “Hadspen’s walls, outbuildings, and garden walls are all built from the same stone. The material has been there a long time and has a feeling of permanence. It therefore made sense to use this ston... More

Located near Bath in the West of England, Moonshine is was originally constructed in 1786 as a schoolhouse for a large country house. Partly original building and partly contemporary extension, Piers Taylor, principal of Invisible Studio, designed the original extension in 2002 but has returned 18 years later, in 2020 to completely remodel Moonshine, making it more energy-efficient and fit-for-purpose. Credit: Jim Stephenson For Taylor, Moonshine was not only his practice’s first project back in 2002, but it is also his own home. Since 2002, Taylor has grown and developed as an architect, particularly in the area of future-proofing his designs to ensure they are as low energy as possible. Applying his knowledge developed overtim... More