Air House is a project that transformed a dark Victorian London home into a contemporary space defined by elegant minimalist architecture and optimised functionality. The design, by emerging ...

They sourced an 1895 fireplace from Architectural Salvage, incorporated period-appropriate furniture pieces wherever possible, and had Victorian wallpaper hand painted in the front room.

Our bewhiskered great-grandfathers liked their living area diced up into clearly defined rooms, each with its distinct wallpaper, trim and decor. Modern taste circa 1970, in contrast, decreed that ...