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Elliott Wood

Swains Lane

London - 2009 RIBA AWARD WINNER

  • RIBA Award 2009
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Architect: 
Eldridge Smerin

This represents a unique opportunity to build a hugely imaginative and contemporary house overlooking Highgate Cemetery in North London.

Image by SMC Ltd

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The structure of the house is essentially a reinforced concrete frame which is clad in glass allowing all round views across the cemetery.

Large sections of slab cantilever from internal columns giving the impression of a structure free façade. 

A large section of sliding glass is designed at roof level to enable the top floor to be opened up to provide internal/external space