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A Terrace in London With a Covering Made of Interlocking Wooden Tiles

01.20.21 | By
A Terrace in London With a Covering Made of Interlocking Wooden Tiles

Having an outdoor terrace of this caliber at your disposal would make staying at home so much easier, wouldn’t you agree? This private space in London was designed as a collaboration between New York architecture studio Schiller Projects and London-based Novak Hiles Architects. Using custom-made veneer lumber tiles, all fabricated from a single sheet of sustainably sourced material, the central pavilion relies on zero steel or concrete for support. The covering diffuses light beautifully through to the underlying space, just beckoning for you to come sit and rest for 10 minutes or all day. The 500-square-foot space includes two seating spaces, custom cabinetry and a backgammon set – a stunning use of rooftop terrace.

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To learn more about Schiller Projects, visit schillerprojects.com and for more information about Novak Hiles Architects, visit novakhilesarchitects.com/.

Photos by French+Tye.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.