Open House Festival

The South Wing

residence

0, 1875

16 Aberdeen Road, Croydon, CR0 1EQ

what3words: mile.money.wedge

The South Wing is a design-led Victorian home, location house and creative space in Croydon, shaped by a belief that beauty, atmosphere and thoughtful detail can change how people feel. For Open House, visitors are invited inside a private residential space that explores home as stage, sanctuary and cultural invitation.

Getting there

Train

East Croydon, South Croydon

Additional travel info

Croydon is easily accessible from Central London and the South Coast. Including the tram.

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

Unfortunately the house is not accessible for wheelchairs.

What you can expect

Visually rich private home. No planned loud noises, flashing lights or strong smells. Some narrow areas/stairs; limited seating.

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Activities

Sat 12 Sep

Guided tour

10:30–11:30

House Tour & Design Insights

A guided tour of The South Wing, exploring how The Detail’s philosophy of atmosphere, beauty and sensory-led design shaped the renovation.

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.

Guided tour

12:30–13:30

House Tour & Design Insights

A guided tour of The South Wing, exploring how The Detail’s philosophy of atmosphere, beauty and sensory-led design shaped the renovation.

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.

Guided tour

14:30–15:30

House Tour & Design Insights

A guided tour of The South Wing, exploring how The Detail’s philosophy of atmosphere, beauty and sensory-led design shaped the renovation.

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.

Talk

16:30–17:30

Designing Wonder: Why Not Knowing Everything Matters.

A short session by The Detail exploring why leaving room for curiosity when designing experiences can create moments of surprise and wonder.

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.

Sun 13 Sep

Guided tour

10:30–11:30

House Tour & Design Insights

A guided tour of The South Wing, exploring how The Detail’s philosophy of atmosphere, beauty and sensory-led design shaped the renovation.

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.

Talk

13:30–14:30

Designing Wonder: Why Not Knowing Everything Matters.

A short session by The Detail exploring why leaving room for curiosity when designing experiences can create moments of surprise and wonder.

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.

Talk

15:30–16:30

Designing Wonder: Why Not Knowing Everything Matters.

A short session by The Detail exploring why leaving room for curiosity when designing experiences can create moments of surprise and wonder.

How to book

Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.

About

About The South Wing

The South Wing is a private home in Croydon, renovated and designed by Laura Sawyer, founder of The Detail.

The tour will share the story of the house: what it was like when Laura first found it, the renovation process, the design decisions behind the interiors, and how the space has evolved into both a home and a creative location.

Visitors will hear about the inspiration behind the design, the balance between restoration and reinvention, and the role of colour, atmosphere, objects and detail in shaping the feeling of a space.

Tour and Q&A

Visitors will be invited on a guided tour of the house, followed by an informal Q&A with Laura Sawyer, founder of The Detail and designer of The South Wing.

The session will cover the renovation journey, design philosophy, creative decision-making, future plans for the house, and how The South Wing now operates as a location house and cultural space.

Online presence

www.the-south-wing.com

www.instagram.com/the.south.wing

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