The Gin Distillery

A former Gin Distillery, Landlocked on two sides, and with flats running the entire length of a third, Rupert Scotts inspiration to create a sanctuary of light, space and calm that defies its geographic constraints succeeds in this space.

Exposed steelwork with timber and polished concrete surfaces make up the ground floor living spaces with large Crittall windows. Throughout the interior, carefully placed light wells, screens and openings allow patterns of light to drift across the surfaces. A black steel staircase at the back of the home emerges into a sun-filled landing off which sit two modern cabin style bedrooms and a bathroom with Scandinavian redwood ceilings. An enclosed terrace on the upper floor allows for a tranquil outdoor escape. Located in Whitechapel, E1.