Flow Architecture and Maria Grazia Savito Architects have wrapped timber slats around the lightwell of a Victorian house conversion in Kensington, London.
Called Light Falls, the project involved the complete remodelling of a 19th century end-of-terrace, stacking its living spaces on top of each other to maximise natural light.

Due to its location in the Abingdon Conservation Area, any alterations to the original building were required to have a minimal impact.
Drawing on the form of a waterfall, the central lightwell is lined with slatted wooden openings that curve around to line the ceilings below.

"The cascading effect of daylight, brought in vertical motion to the centre of the building, enlivens the interior spaces and dissolves the borders between indoor and outdoor spaces," said the practice. A rear extension with double-height glazing overlooks the garden.

The ground floor area has been given over entirely to a large dining and kitchen area, overlooked by a living area above surrounded by a glazed balustrade.

Below, a new basement floor has been created, providing a secondary living area as well as a guest bedroom.

While the light well forms the centre of the home, an adjacent spiral staircase provides circulation
A twisting white balustrade and pale timber stairs designed to create sight-lines through the interiors.

At the upper levels, the more secluded bedrooms overlook this light well through slatted timber openings, allowing in light while maint...