History

One Paved Court first appears on the map somewhere between 1690- 1720. It is on a narrow pedestrian lane off Richmond Green. In the early 20th century it was a shop house lived in by a surgical appliance maker and his family. It was Grade 2 Listed around 1969, and since then has been a pet shop and a carpet shop amongst other things.
The building was poorly refurbished in the 1970s and split into a rabbit warren of spaces and was unoccupied for the 10 years before we acquired it in 2016.

Allies and Morrison Architects spent a year stripping out the damage, such as upvc windows, and have made as few new interventions as as possible. "We were there to repair the fabric and to nudge it into its new role. Perhaps the most surprising discovery was an intact half-timber-and-brick party wall, previously concealed behind a much later chimney breast."

Since 2017, One Paved Court has been run as an artist-led gallery with an attic studio for the resident artists. It has been incredibly exciting to see how all the exhibiting artists respond directly to the building's layered fabric as they create and exhibit their work within it.

Late Summer Pop-up

During London Open house , One Paved Court will house a pop -up Shop
Late Summer Makers Pop-up 2026
August & September 2026
Opening Hours: 11 – 5 pm Wed – Sun

Curated by Emma Appleton and Rosie Rushton

A vibrant mix of talented local makers, artists, and craftspeople will showcase and sell their unique creations in the gallery. Explore a diverse range of handmade goods, including ceramics, artwork, textiles and more, all crafted by UK based artists and small businesses. From one-of-a-kind homewares to thoughtful gifts, this pop-up is a chance to find something truly unique while supporting local makers.

Makers include:

Kate Maxwell, Kui Law, Emma Appleton, Takako Copeland, Rosie Rushton, Isobel Manley, Yuling Sung, and others.