Situated on a quiet, tree-lined residential street that borders Brixton and Clapham in London, Slip House is surely one of the most exciting properties to come on the market so far this year. After all, as architectural pedigrees go, this house offers some top-notch credentials. Designed by the renowned architect Carl Turner as his own home, Slip House was awarded the prestigious RIBA Manser Medal in 2013 – which is presented to the best house in the UK. Continue Reading…
A few weeks ago I featured a minimal black and white timber house on Copperline: crisp white inside, warmed by the furnishings in black, dark grey and natural wood, and with black painted pine cladding on the exterior. I didn’t think I’d find something else where this monochromatic palette was used to achieve an even more streamlined and pared back effect, but this house in Virrat in Finland really is, simply, black and white. Continue Reading…
Admittedly, the interior of this home might not be for everyone – after all, it’s so white and minimal and pristine. Could I imagine living in a space like this all the time? Probably not – I’m not that neat – but I can imagine escaping to this light-drenched home that manages to appear both energizing and yet wonderfully serene. Continue Reading…
I should start by saying that this house is one of my favourites. True, I could say that about many things featured here, whether an architectural or interiors project or a fantastic piece of design, but some projects are just special. And C/Z House is one of those projects; the kind of house that I would love to live in.
Hello and welcome to Copperline. My name is Fiona Reid and this is my blog about coastal living in Scotland.