FOG HOUSE

Occupation: Lawyer
Location: Clerkenwell
Client: The Modern House

Stepping up to and into David Adjaye’s Fog House is the architectural equivalent of finding that a rather reserved and sombre old man is, once you crack the exterior, rather more cheery. Sitting on a quiet pedestrianised cul-de-sac in a quiet corner of Clerkenwell, the all-black facade of the former brick warehouse appears out of the labyrinthine streets with a somewhat dour presence but, inside, a riot of colour, light-filled spaces and unexpected details await.

Current owner Della Burnside, defines modern living as “…living within an environment that has been designed around the lifestyle of its inhabitants, whether that’s catering for the person who enjoys entertaining, or someone who works from home, or someone who sees their home as their sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city living: their home should fit comfortably with and accommodate their everyday life.”