Sample Project
Rusty House on the Rye is a 1950s property located in the Holly Grove Conservation Area in Peckham, South London. Situated on the corner of Bellenden Road, leading to Rye Lane, the property's prime position makes it highly visible from two main streets. Purchased 14 years ago by the owner Victoria, she was regularly approached by developers wanting to buy and build on the land. However, she decided to take matters into her own hands, opting to expand her home and make the most of the space herself.
Sylva Pod
This modular home blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern eco-technologies to create a resilient, inclusive, and climate-responsive dwelling. Prefabricated cassette walls—made from waterproof plasterboard, structural plywood, and recycled glass-wool—form a ductile system that flexes during earthquakes and returns intact, combining safety with elegance. A cross-laminated timber roof, inspired by kake-zukuri temples, invites reflection beneath its warm, fragrant canopy. Solar-tracking louvers harvest energy and visually connect the neighborhood to the sun’s rhythm, while algae bioreactor façades clean greywater, capture carbon, and generate biofuel. Hinged wooden panels open to merge indoor and public life for markets or performances, then close for peace and privacy. Universal design ensures accessibility for all, and embedded sensors monitor structural health, fostering collective safety and trust. This home is not just a shelter—it is a living, breathing civic organism that nurtures social connection, environmental stewardship, and spiritual grounding in daily life.
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