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Project • By Alta Idea Design Studio • Private Houses
Little Venice House
Nestled in the heart of Westminster, within the picturesque district of Little Venice, this house sits among canals and heritage façades that preserve the charm of early twentieth-century London. Built around 1900, it belongs to an architectural era when the city was evolving rapidly, yet retained the grace of its Victorian and Edwardian roots. Today, the building stands as part of London’s living history — its renovation is a gesture of respect for the past, merging the authenticity of an old structure with the comfort and clarity of contemporary life.
From the very first meeting, the designer and the client discovered a shared sense of humour, aligned values, and a similar understanding of aesthetics. This synergy beca... More
News • News • 10 Sep 2024
Gianni Botsford Architects’ robust design of Reciprocal House responds to adjoining 1969 extension by “Foster Associates”
Concrete, glass, and steel are used to great effect in the construction of Reciprocal House, a newly completed 280-square-meter (3,014-square-feet) family home designed by London-based Gianni Botsford Architects. Located in a leafy Hampstead mews in north-west London, the home is hidden behind a Victorian pub. Reciprocal House replaces a nondescript, run-down coach house and its smart and robust design responds to an adjoining 1969 extension by Foster Associates (now Foster + Partners).*
Schnepp Renou
James Eagle
Gianni Botsford Architects
Former coach house:
Schnepp Renou
Schnepp Renou
Foster Associates’ lightweight, single-story extension is made up of steel trusses, concrete blocks, an... More
News • News • 20 Jun 2023
Dusty pink pigmented concrete defines the characterful terraced landscape of Pigment House
In London’s leafy Hampstead village, architectural studio Unknown Works has transformed a dark and confined Victorian townhouse into a free-flowing indoor–outdoor living space. The newly designed stepped and terraced concrete landscape of Pigment House, with its dusty pink pigmented surfaces, is a standout feature.
Lorenzo Zandri
In remodeling their home, the client’s focus was on achieving a much more family-friendly and liveable space. The vision incorporated a multi-level playground for their children to enjoy and explore, and an open, versatile ground floor space in which to gather and entertain.
Lorenzo Zandri
Lorenzo Zandri
To realize the client’s aspirations, Unknown Works had to f... More