SOLAR HOUSE – PRIMROSE HILL. The adaptive reuse and extension of a traditional London brick mews house into a 2,250 SF (209 m²) high-performance solar residence for four, is also sustainable. Rather than accepting the limitations typically associated with compact urban housing, the project reinterprets the modernist principle of "small is beautiful" through spatial intensification—creating a home that feels expansive through volume, light, and connectivity rather than floor area alone. An additional 216 sf (20 m²) of terraces and outdoor rooms are seamlessly integrated into the architecture.

A sculptural curved steel staircase serves simultaneously as circulation, structure, and spatial catalyst, weaving together three levels into a continuous sequence of interconnected spaces. Double-height rooms, shifting sightlines, and carefully choreographed views generate a rich spatial experience that far exceeds the building's compact footprint.

Environmental performance is embedded within the architecture. Passive solar orientation, high-performance insulation, natural cross-ventilation, operable skylights, and integrated photovoltaic technology work together to minimize energy demand while maximizing comfort throughout the year.