Refitted by South London-based Friend and Company architects, this Span House occupies a mid-terrace location within the coveted Corner Green estate in Blackheath. Photography by Ioana Marinescu

最近由总部设在伦敦的朋友和公司建筑师重新装修，这座斯潘豪宅位于布莱克切斯令人垂涎的角落绿色庄园内的中间露台位置。在需要翻新的情况下，房子是一个具有挑战性的案例，因为虽然室内改造是必要的，但保持最初的跨度意图和性格是至关重要的。如何为21世纪重新创造这样一个标志性的结构？阿德里安的朋友找到了一种简单的基于功能的解决方案。他说，这种设计基于一个非常简单的概念：所有垂直的东西都是玻璃，而水平的东西都是木头。专家Arup工程师的材料顾问部门参与了精确的规格和要求的一个完善，但坚固，安全的结果玻璃元素。这座房子的规模可能不大，但就材料质量而言，并没有妥协。整个室内几乎被视为一个单一的家具组件，由于使用的独特的建筑方法，货架和楼梯似乎漂浮在空气中。由这一前瞻性的房地产开发计划而产生的少数住宅建筑群，现在已成为明确无误的建筑地标，代表了最近英国建筑史上一段有价值的篇章。

In need of renovation, the house was a challenging case, as while an interior makeover was necessary, it was crucial to maintain the original Span intention and character Photography by Ioana Marinescu

Director Adrian Friend found the solution in a simple function-based format. 'The design is based on a very simple concept: everything vertical is glass and everything horizontal is wood,' he says. Photography by Ioana Marinescu

This unusual rule was much simpler to apply than it would appear; no mechanical fixings were needed and installation was light-speed quick, thanks to an innovative construction method for connecting timber and glass and the latest glass water jet cutting technology Photography by Ioana Marinescu

High-end Danish wood company Dinesen provided the elegant structural timber planks for the house Photography by Ioana Marinescu

While the glass elements are laminated safety glass with polished edges, ensuring excellent finishes Photography by Ioana Marinescu

The whole interior was almost treated as a single furniture component and due to the unique construction method used, the shelves and staircases appear to float on air Photography by Ioana Marinescu

Specialist Arup engineers’ material consultants unit was involved in pinpointing the exact specification and requirements for a refined and yet sturdy, safe result for the glass elements. Photography by Ioana Marinescu

Photography by Ioana Marinescu

Photography by Ioana Marinescu

Photography by Ioana Marinescu

Photography by Ioana Marinescu