Rodi? Davidson Architects has transformed a pair of artists' studios that may once have belonged to JMW Turner into a lofty family home in London filled with eclectic furniture and striking artworks.

The property is located in London's Chelsea, on a street where many celebrated artists took up residence in the 19th century, when rents were still relatively affordable compared to other parts of town.
It is named Turners Studio as a blue plaque on the side of the building suggests that these particular studios were occupied by the painter between 1811 and 1829, although the claim is unsubstantiated.

Rodi? Davidson's transformation celebrates many of the qualities that made the buildings suitable for painting.
High, sloping ceilings and large skylights allow natural light to flood the interior, including a large new basement floor. Surfaces are kept light and bright, creating a blank canvas for displaying brightly coloured paintings and objects.
"Creating generous spaces to display our client's collection of art was important," explained studio co-founder Ben Davidson.
"Everything above ground was removed to create a single space of significant volume and filled with light," he told Dezeen.

The architects had previously worked with the clients on their former home, located on the same street, which was completed before the couple had children.
The brief for this new project was to create a home big enough for four.

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