Swiss-Army Wall Project
Transformation of a Victorian terraced house


Project location: Hammersmith, London, UK
Client: Private Client
Contract value: £100,000
Size: 140m²
Structural engineer: Price and Myers
Main contractor: WJ Butcher
Timescale: Completed July 2002



The complete re-modelling of a standard London Victorian terraced house included a clever way of handling the increased amount of 'stuff' that families accrue, whilst staying true to the feel of the original structure. An innovative ‘Swiss-Army’ wall was designed to house the client’s extensive and varied possessions as well as providing functions for the room itself. The concept was that all would be accessible for day-to-day use, but could be easily shut away as required.

This project was published in Bartlett Works, August Projects Ltd in 2004.