Named Shadow House for the way its form plays with light and shade, this property was created from a small derelict garage plot by husband and wife team David Liddicoat and Sophie Goldhill, of Liddicoat & Goldhill architecture practice, as their own home

这是一个由丈夫和妻子团队戴维·盖迪亚和苏菲·戈德威尔(S菲Goldhill)组成的小型废弃车库，为其形式播放的方式命名为“影子屋”。

Completed just a few months ago, it is astounding not just for its aesthetics but for being a financial feat, coming in at a mere £210,00 for its 77sq m

Building it inside out in slim-format Dutch engineering brick, a robust material with a delicate black glaze, the architects met the tight budget by using only simple primary materials, led by practical demands

The house has not only been included in the recently announced RIBA Awards, but also features on the long list for the coveted Manser Medal, to be announced later in the year

The floors are beautifully polished white concrete, while the only luxury the couple allowed themselves was two slabs of Statuarietto marble used in details throughout the house to contrast the dark brick

The house includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate living and dining area

All spaces of the house are generously lit by large openings

The small room sizes were dealt with by cleverly adapting the ceiling heights from room to room, which allowed breathing space and better sound quality

Just building the house was not enough for Liddicoat & Goldhill. They also designed all their fittings and furnishings, from the kitchen cabinetry in elm, stainless steel and marble...

... to the minimalist Zero larch bed frame

The bricks and woodwork add a collage of decorative patterns and texture to the interior

Larch wood features throughout the house

Each space of the property has its own distinct character, thanks to the use of textured and reflective surfaces

More textured surfaces in the bathroom

One of the many skylights that illuminate the house