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A modern renovation of a 19th centry brick building in the Kew Green Conservation Area in southwest London, Kew House by Piercy&Company combines glass and steel for a stunning effect.

Country Garden House | Olson Kundig

Country Garden House | Olson Kundig

Photo by Osamu Abe

Bookshelves add extra utility to the undulating staircase in Tokyo's 921-square-foot Coil house. The space was designed by architect Akihisa Hirata for Sakura and Ryo Sugiura, a young couple with two children.

Continuity of exterior and interior materials can be seen in the living room, which is framed by the same Prorez cedar siding as outside. It complements a wood fireplace by Stûv, which is finished with bamboo verde stone and Montauk grey slate.

Exposed brick walls work with a black steel staircase and polished concrete floors to give the interiors an edgy and modern atmosphere.

The double-height interior features a kitchen and living area on the ground level with a sleeping loft above.

All four bedrooms are located on the upper level.

A collection of art and design resources are stored on bookshelves. Jersey City, New Jersey Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017

Plywood "spine" threshold between living space and studio space

A wooden staircase leads up to the entrance of the house.

A single roof connects the concrete volumes.

The stair up and down next to the 3 story book shelf