THE WRITING ROOM

A garden room for an actor and surf enthusiast.

Shortlisted for Architects Journal Small Projects Award 2016.

  • The brief was to create a multifunctional building; a peaceful retreat for writing, storage space for surf boards and a bike shed.

    The writing room occupies the majority of the width of the garden wrapping around an external terrace which catches the morning sun. Spatially efficient cupboard style storage is tucked to the side and rear.

    The external timber cladding was designed and chosen for its warmth and its form helps create a “cabin-in-the-woods”, which was an inspiration for the client.

    Contractor: V Construction London Ltd
    Structural Engineer: Constant SD
    Location: Greenwich, London
    Completed: 2015

    Photos by Rory Gardiner