Unique yard home
JAMES BRITTAIN
This innovative family home was created by Jonathan Tuckey Design to fill a vacant plot in an empty yard, set just off a bustling London high street. The homeowners wanted the property to offer privacy, accommodate a large workshop and fully utilise the south eastern orientation of the plot. The result is a unique two storey house that features a translucent polycarbonate skin that sits facing into a private, sunny courtyard. The eye-catching wall has been built using Rodeca, a hardwearing, super-insulating material that allows light to pass through in a similar way to glazing. This has created a translucent effect that changes according to the pattern of internal and external light.