My design is inspired by the history of this building. It was built in 1880 as part of a large uniformed housing development of artisan’s cottages for workers with middle-class values. As such I have introduced some symbolic aspects of this back story into the interior design remodelling and refurbishment through the natural wood ceiling, …
One of the most misunderstood design opportunities for stained glass lies in the fact that it is only used in bright areas or rooms. Yet the opposite is true. In a dimly lit basement flat where there is little natural light, it enhances and gives the illusion of light whether it’s on a dark and …
Completed this family home. A smart, early Victorian, handsome townhouse project in Holland Park, London. It’s simple and effective, a classic Ivy Ngeow design in wit and style. #womeninarchitecture #listedbuilding #architecture #interiordesign #gradeii #london #design #culturesandcommunities #blogger #remodelling #professionalwomen #author #completedproject
This is a cute pop-up shop made of pallets, upcycled and repurposed softwood offcuts, storage crates, ply and cling film and other packaging paraphernalia, for the young and hipster South-east Asian boutique. (Sandwiches not included). The attraction of these “temporary structures” are due to the following reasons: modern, innovative, budget-friendly, eco-friendly, transportable, modular, retail solutions.
This is a modern Miesian glass cube extension to a Thirties terrace, with a bold and blocky colour scheme, for a gallery curator and a photographer. The project still looks new and fresh even though it was completed about eight years ago. I have actually just brought it to the present day. I especially like …
This charming artist’s studio and gallery was originally an outhouse in the grounds of a Victorian detached house in Richmond (the refurbishment of which is here – see Extension and Alterations to Richmond house), was some kind of stable building, which became a garage in the 1920s and then was pretty much disused and derelict …
This art gallery is in the vibrant Brixton Conservation Area, with a two bedroom flat over. It is opposite the famous and historic Brixton Market and features traditional decorative tiling embellishments on the facade and the interior. www.knightwebbgallery.com
Just completed these two separate infill extensions in the same building: 1/ Rooftop Artist’s Studio in the Battersea Park Conservation Area. It is an unprecedented second floor roof terrace extension to a top floor flat. Also 2/ lower ground (semi-basement) extension in the rear garden to a separate flat dwelling. The building is a four-storey …
I was offered a cigar and a mojito. I had only arrived. I had not even left immigration. A beautifully harmonised live band plays you salsa at the airport’s baggage claim area in arrivals. These are the done things. These mean you’re in Cuba. Read more about our girl in Havana…
On a winter’s night, with the fire crackling and a great book, it would be a magical place. Spoiler alert: may contain books. If you hate books, look away now. Click this page to see the Sherlock Holmes wood-panelled library cum study room in words and pictures.
