residence
Tsuruta Architects, 2016
85 Farleigh Road, N16 7TD
This renovation reworks a 20th-century London townhouse with a perforated plywood stair and extensive timber interventions that introduce light, structure, and continuity. Texts engraved into the stair and screen record the collaborative design dialogue. A cantilevered balcony connects the kitchen and garden with minimal structure and visual weight.
Rectory Road
276, 488, 149, 243, 67, 76
This is a private home with some areas closed and level changes inside. Please respect privacy and personal belongings.
Visitors will access selected areas of this private home. Please be respectful; some spaces and belongings are not open to viewing.
11:00–17:00
Short talks by the architect at 13:00 and 15:00 will cover the design process, material choices, and construction approach.
Marie’s Wardrobe is a carefully reworked Edwardian terraced house in Stoke Newington. The project explores how timber and plywood can be used to create new spatial clarity within the constraints of a modest home. A perforated stair, laser-cut from plywood, replaces the original sweeping stair and brings light, structure, and movement into the centre of the house.
Design and Collaboration
The project was developed through close dialogue between architect and client. This collaboration is recorded in engraved texts embedded in the stair stringer, handrail, and a new internal screen wall—marking the conversation into the fabric of the building.
Materials and Detail
Much of the original layout and materials have been retained, while new additions use plywood and timber to sit alongside rather than compete with the existing structure. A cantilevered timber balcony provides access to the garden without relying on heavy construction, preserving the lightness of the kitchen-dining area.
