Kaleido House, Hampstead, London
Gianni Botsford Architects
Project status: Current
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]As the architects reveal, the structure will be entirely constructed in white concrete. Although concrete dominated architecture is usually linked to a tough, industrial style, the smooth white surface in combination with the curious spatial design here allows different colors and furniture within its frame which will make the atmosphere cozy and friendly.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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The kaleidoscopic patterns offer a lot of environmental variations and thus, it invites for series of activities and places to choose from, depending on the weather conditions and the mood.
None of this, though, is fully revealed to the outside world as the outer walls melt in the surrounding and they also lack openings visible from outside. The light is coming mainly from above or from the window walls towards the inner open rooms as in an atrium structure (open to the core). The proposal, therefore, offers a moment of surprise when discovering the interesting inner environment.