Designer Remi Connolly-Taylor has designed Maryland House in London, which features a glass brick enclosed staircase, as her own home and studio.
Set at the end of a row of terraced houses in east London, the brick house was designed as a home that has a dedicated workspace for Connolly-Taylor, who is the founder of London studio Remi CT.
Maryland House was designed by Remi Connolly-Taylor
"When I returned from New York, I noticed the current housing market didn't reflect my needs," Connolly-Taylor told Dezeen. "I started Remi CT in 2017 and like most young professionals, needed a space to work and create from home."
"Maryland House's core concept was the desire to shine a light on other lifestyles in London as the traditional layout does not reflect the diversity of the city and functional homes are lacking for young professionals," she added. The kitchen is located in the basement
The home's functions are stacked vertically with two bedrooms located on the ground floor and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space placed in the basement.
The entire top floor of the house is given over to a dedicated studio space that opens onto a small balcony with a glass brick balustrade.
A studio space is at the top of the house
"The traditional hierarchy of the home was challenged during the development of the design," said Connolly-Taylor.
"Usually, traditional home layouts place emphasis on larger kitchens or family sitting rooms. ...