Wimbledon Village House – ADC

A carefully crafted and materially-rich house in Wimbledon, south London, by Jason Good Architecture draws inspiration from the area’s traditional and Arts and Crafts-style architecture.

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Jim Stephenson

Designed by Jason Good Architecture, Wimbledon Village House replaces a poorly built 1980s cottage set within a walled site in south London. Intended to engage with the surrounding context of traditional and arts-and-crafts residential buildings, the two-storey masonry and metal-clad dwelling has a clearly defined base, middle and top. At the rear, the massing steps down to a single storey, and an L-shaped plan to embraces the landscaped garden.

A ‘top hat’ element – visible from both the street and garden – draws attention to a double-height daylight and ventilation oculus, around which the plan is organised. Handmade bricks and patinated copper cladding were chosen for the exterior walls for their durability, tactility and ability to age gracefully over time. They also imbue the house with a sense of craftsmanship and permanence.

The internal layout is organised around a central entrance hall, which bisects the living room and kitchen/dining space. Full-height pivot doors and carefully detailed timber joinery provide separation between public and private areas, while also retaining the open-plan nature of the space. Sightlines between floors provide further visual continuity and spatial richness. The double-height rooflight introduces daylight into the heart of the house, supporting passive ventilation and ensuring that the interior is naturally lit throughout the day. Etched glass blocks bring diffuse light into the house’s more private spaces.

The interior material palette is both minimal and natural. Earth-toned natural stone is used extensively and extends out to the front and rear garden spaces to create a seamless connection between inside and out. Clad with full-height, 300mm-wide oak boards, wall panels and doors define room edges and provide a warm, crafted aesthetic. Liege marble is combined with solid walnut Japanese bath tubs creating simple, yet luxurious bathrooms.

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