''The focus of Henning Stummel Architects is a contemplated method of combining new structures within historically sensitive sites as well as assuring that new-build construction is ecologically considerate and a positive contribution to its locality.'' http://www.henningstummelarchitects.co.uk/
This particular project appeared on Grand Designs and won the 'Grand Designs Best Conversion 2009' Award. The brief was to convert an old Georgian warehouse into a three-bedroom apartment with separate office. The strategy was to restore the historic fabric and to retain period features, whilst upgrading the envelope to meet today’s regulations.
I personally love the way this space has been put together; the natural pallet of materials such as timber against the crisp, white render in combination with the exposed beams and brickwork is a winning combination in my book. The exposed beams and brickwork demonstrates that there is a history of the building and its original use, the fact that they have not been concealed during this renovations says to me that this history is not being denied and that they developers are helping tell a story. This is what I like to think of as 'Honest Architecture'.
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