O’Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects Dissolve Boundaries Between Gallery and Home in London Renovation.

Architecture photography by Ståle Eriksen.

The clients—Tanya Grigoroglou and Rupert Worrall of RAW Editions. Portrait by Jasper Fry.

We are thrilled to share this beautiful hybrid home and gallery space in Clapham, London with you today. London-based O’Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects have transformed a dark, disconnected Victorian terrace into a light-filled sanctuary that blurs the lines between living space and art gallery for creative directors of RAW Editions, Tanya Grigoroglou and Rupert Worrall.

When the couple purchased their two-storey Victorian home with basement in 2019, they faced the challenge of reconfiguring a disconnected layout where the ground floor and basement previously served commercial purposes. The main staircase led straight to a basement with limited light—not exactly the dream scenario!

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This renovation in North East London takes the client brief of connections to the garden, a study sans-children, and a family-focussed kitchen space and celebrates with a sustainable approach, elements of whimsy and a renovation that does not push for more space, but rather, heroes what is already there.

We love how the architects have created distinct zones that flow from one another. The new entrance opens into an inviting gallery space brightened by floor-to-ceiling windows with gorgeous garden views. Sliding shutters indicate when the gallery is open or closed, while a red terrazzo fireplace wall (echoing the original) doubles as a display ledge for rotating artworks. Rather than defaulting to the expected white cube gallery aesthetic, the space features a muted palette of soft pinks and yellows that perfectly complements RAW’s distinctive style.

“The design of our hybrid home and gallery space could not be more true to RAW’s ethos and our desire to integrate art with life,” explains Tanya. “Amalia and Jody used every inch of our house and enhanced the seamless transition between public and private, work and everyday life, opening up possibilities we hadn’t imagined.”

The reimagined staircase works brilliantly as both practical element and architectural feature, concealing access to the upper floors while creating a distinct wall for the gallery. This thoughtful separation of public and private spaces provides necessary seclusion without sacrificing flow.

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Photography by Ståle Eriksen.

Down in the basement, the family kitchen-living area is illuminated by two triangular oriel openings that flood the space with natural light. We’re particularly drawn to the Douglas fir ply bench nook—a perfect corner for contemplation and play—and the door opening directly to the garden. The kitchen features plywood cabinets with linseed oil stain that reveals the beautiful birch grain, while inlaid concrete tiles delineate different areas of the floor.

“We wanted to give a sense of lightness to the lower two floors, typical to a small London west end gallery, and at the same time reconcile this with the idea of a home,” says Jody O’Sullivan. “Tanya and Rupert often discussed their need and ambition of displaying the art in their home in a way that would make visitors empathise with the domestic scale of the spaces.”

This 140-square-metre home exemplifies how purpose-led design can create dynamic spaces that reflect a family’s unique “living with art” ethos. It’s a brilliant showcase of material exploration, thoughtful details, and the seamless integration of work and family life.

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[Images courtesy of O’Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects. Photography by Ståle Eriksen.]