10 London homes you can visit for the first time during Open House - architecture and design

10 London homes you can visit for the first time during Open House



Over 800 buildings are opening their doors to the public this weekend in London for Open House London. We've picked out 10 homes that are welcoming visitors for the first time.

Cork House, Lewisham, by Nimtim Architects
Contrasting pink frames outline the windows of Cork House, a simple single-pitched house extension in Lewisham. Designed by Nimtim Architects, the sustainable, chemical-free material was chosen for its naturally advantageous properties.
Using cork, which is water resistant, sound absorbing and a good thermal insulator, means the house doesn't require additional foam insulation.
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Camden Mews, Camden, by Bere Architects
Renowned engineer Max Fordham helped Bere Architects to design this RIBA Award-winning house in Camden based on principles of environmental design. Designed using Passivhaus principles the building is heated and cooled using only its internal gain and high-performance envelope, rather than external heating systems. Fordham developed bespoke insulated window shutters, operated automatically, to protect the house in cooler winter periods.

Birch & Clay Refugio, Harlesden, by Rise Design Studio
Rise Design Studio remodelled a garden flat to create more space and optimise the storage for a family of four already living at Birch & Clay Refugio.
A rear extension, with floor-to-ceiling glazed doors, contains birch plywood cabinetry that is placed on the lacquered concrete floor. As part of the renovation a wor...
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