carl turner architects: frame house

‘frame house’ by carl turner architects, london, UK image © ioana marinescu all images courtesy of carl turner architects

created for a photographer client in south-east london, the ‘frame house’ by british practice carl turner architects incorporates cinematic experiences by manipulating light. bordered with structures on two sides, natural daylight enters solely through the entry elevation. the dwelling is named for its concrete structural framework and for the strategic window views to the urban environment. the site’s small footprint divides internal functions within four stories, placing living spaces on the upper levels and culminating with a roof garden. the flexible programming and elevator shaft will allow the building to grow two levels as necessary in the future.

the north-facing facade of frameless, structural glass overlooks the street. an industrial material palette consists of cast-in place concrete partitions and polished concrete floors. softened with warm walnut doors along the perimeter wall, theses sliding elements maximize light. a third floor courtyard near the rear provides access to a roof terrace while introducing additional light.

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(left) stairway illuminated from above (right) concrete corrirdor

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kitchen accessed from central stairway

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kitchen + dining area

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view from upper level

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screening the bedroom for privacy, the main facade’s sliding translucent partition in the open position

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partition in the partially open position

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illuminated from the interior at dusk image © ioana marinescu

at night

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site plan

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level 2

floor plan / level 3

roof plan

section

elevation

construction elevation / section

exploded axonometric