A Raw Renovation Designed to Honor That Which Came Before It

摘要

The Royal Institute of British Architects awards its annual Stephen Lawrence Prize to a project with a construction budget of less than £1 million ($1.22 million) that was designed by an emerging U.K. architecture firm. This year's winner, House of Trace by Tsuruta Architects, is a reconfiguration of a previous expansion to a 110-square-meter (1,184-square-foot) London residence. The renovation leaves new structural elements exposed inside, and incorporates the exterior wall of the previous addition into its new facade. The London-based architects specified finishes thoughout such as plaster and custom brass and copper fittings that will patinate over time, so that the inhabitants' daily activities will leave subtle yet perceptible traces of occupancy.