Sitting Pink.

Southwark | London

This project takes an awkwardly formed ground floor and completely reimagines the space despite adding a minimal footprint. Before what was being used as a deep and dark dining room space with a small adjoining kitchen is now a carefully crafted sequence of spaces, each of which enjoys the light from a centrally formed courtyard.

The outdoor courtyard area and indoor kitchen/living area is transitional through a series of sliding doors, continuously evolving, and being redefined through light, seasons, planting, landscaping, and biodiversity.

The addition of a zinc clad dining room space is what wraps around and helps form the courtyard. Each room gives a new and unique view of the courtyard and a different perspective on the kitchen, balancing colour, materials, and textures throughout.

Type . Private Client

Status . Completed

“The building has not just transformed our home, but how we live as a family. What was a disjointed house is now completely unrecognisable. It is now a perfect series of connected, equally useful and beautiful spaces. District has unlocked how the house was meant to be. We particularly love how fun and playful it feels. We didn’t want anything that felt traditional or stuffy, and the bold colours make it the perfect home for our young family. The huge windows give us a connection to the outside, which was never there before, and the zinc cladding is spectacular. The main thing is how well it works as a practical family home. The kids love charging around on scooters, whilst sitting in the courtyard feels like being on holiday. Every time we walk into the space we get a genuine buzz of joy.”

Lucy & Nick