001__THE VINE HOUSE
002__THE POTTING SHED
003__PECKHAM HOUSE
004__CAMPLIN YARD
005__FITZROY SQUARE
006__CAMBERWELL HOUSE
007__THE BOTHY
008__COTTAGE INDUSTRY
009__BOW HOUSE
010__COMPTON FARM
THE VINE HOUSE
Set within the grounds of Thatched Cottage in Sonning, The Vine House transforms a derelict historic structure into a gym and study.
The design preserves almost all of the original brickwork, repairing it with reclaimed bricks from the site. A 13-metre timber beam supports the new glazed garden elevation, while the study and former potting shed remain more enclosed. Original brick, Douglas fir and lime plaster create a materially rich interior.
All new structure is timber, with wood-fibre insulation throughout. A recycled glass slab reduces the volume of concrete required by approximately 50 per cent, resulting in a low-carbon building that retains the character and tactility of the original vine house.
SOAK
7-2-17
VANGUARD COURT
LONDON
SE5 8QT
SOAK is an architecture and design studio at the intersection of daily life and craft.