From the beginning, the thinking behind the Life House was an uncompromisingly modern design where it would be possible to inhabit a different sort of architectural space. Experiments with massing and orientation have produced a composition that is bedded into the fall of the land. The proliferation of blackened gorse in the surrounding heathland is reflected in the dark exterior brickwork, whilst the rough moor grass provides a reference for the lighter bricks used inside.

© Gilbert McCarragher

Architects: John Pawson

Location: United Kingdom, Llanbister, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1, UK

Design Team: Shingo Ozawa, Justine Bell, Chris Masson, Charlotte Moe

Area: 334.0 sqm
Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Gilbert McCarragher

© Gilbert McCarragher

From the architect. From the beginning, the thinking behind the Life House was an uncompromisingly modern design where it would be possible to inhabit a different sort of architectural space. Experiments with massing and orientation have produced a composition that is bedded into the fall of the land. The proliferation of blackened gorse in the surrounding heathland is reflected in the dark exterior brickwork, whilst the rough moor grass provides a reference for the lighter bricks used inside.

© Gilbert McCarragher

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