Span house, Blackheath, London
Refitted by South London-based Friend and Company architects, this Span House occupies a mid-terrace location within the coveted Corner Green estate in Blackheath.
Photography by Ioana Marinescu
In need of renovation, the house was a challenging case, as while an interior makeover was necessary, it was crucial to maintain the original Span intention and character
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Director Adrian Friend found the solution in a simple function-based format. ’The design is based on a very simple concept: everything vertical is glass and everything horizontal is wood,’ he says.
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This unusual rule was much simpler to apply than it would appear; no mechanical fixings were needed and installation was light-speed quick, thanks to an innovative construction method for connecting timber and glass and the latest glass water jet cutting technology
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High-end Danish wood company Dinesen provided the elegant structural timber planks for the house
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While the glass elements are laminated safety glass with polished edges, ensuring excellent finishes
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The whole interior was almost treated as a single furniture component and due to the unique construction method used, the shelves and staircases appear to float on air
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Specialist Arup engineers’ material consultants unit was involved in pinpointing the exact specification and requirements for a refined and yet sturdy, safe result for the glass elements.
Photography by Ioana Marinescu
Photography by Ioana Marinescu
Photography by Ioana Marinescu
Photography by Ioana Marinescu
Photography by Ioana Marinescu