Herringbone House by Atelier ChanChan, London

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Herringbone House, Atelier ChanChan's inaugural architecture project, takes its name from the distinctive brickwork that covers the façade of this East London hideaway
Herringbone House, Atelier ChanChan's inaugural architecture project, takes its name from the distinctive brickwork that covers the façade of this East London hideaway
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The dilapidated state of the pre-existing site presented the architect with a golden opportunity to convert a tight, angular floor plan into a spacious, light-filled home

The dilapidated state of the pre-existing site presented the architect with a golden opportunity to convert a tight, angular floor plan into a spacious, light-filled home

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The pale, streamlined timber flooring complements the minimalist interior, reflecting light across all areas, which fosters a harmonious balance within the space

The pale, streamlined timber flooring complements the minimalist interior, reflecting light across all areas, which fosters a harmonious balance within the space

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The exterior brickwork is loosely echoed inside by the stark white tiling in the kitchen

The exterior brickwork is loosely echoed inside by the stark white tiling in the kitchen

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A white metal staircase, which seems to float on air, leads to the upper floor of the house

A white metal staircase, which seems to float on air, leads to the upper floor of the house

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Herringbone House is not only Atelier ChanChan's inaugural project but also its founder's private home. Each room is as comfortable as it is stylish

Herringbone House is not only Atelier ChanChan's inaugural project but also its founder's private home. Each room is as comfortable as it is stylish

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A small, bright atrium connects the three bedrooms and a master bathroom

A small, bright atrium connects the three bedrooms and a master bathroom

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Large windows throughout the house flood rooms with light, banishing any notions of a cramped, urban existence

Large windows throughout the house flood rooms with light, banishing any notions of a cramped, urban existence

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Bathroom units with sink

Throughout the house the colour pallette is a mix of soft browns, nude and light tones, reflective of Chan's love of Scandinavian architecture and design

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Large retractable glass doors, designed and manufactured by Atelier ChanChan, are positioned at either end of the lower level...

Large retractable glass doors, designed and manufactured by Atelier ChanChan, are positioned at either end of the lower level...

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Courtyard with benches and trees

... allowing for the open-plan lounge and kitchen to extend further into the courtyard and, says Chan, 'bringing in natural light and air'

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Ellie Stathaki

Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper*. She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London. Now an established journalist, she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006, visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas. Ellie has also taken part in judging panels, moderated events, curated shows and contributed in books, such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson, 2018), Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022).

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