Sol de Arcilla

Sol de Arcilla (Clay Sun) is a refurbishment of an apartment in Stoke Newington, London.

Studio Merlin’s concept for the renovation was to bring the warmth of the London stock and red brick visible through the kitchen window back into the apartment itself. Through the introduction of warm pigmented natural clay plaster finishes, contemporary details compliment an industrial material palette specific to the heritage building. Terrazzo floor tiles containing recycled brick and slate aggregate from demolished Victorian terraced housing used in the kitchen and bathroom compliment a clay plaster Mondrian-inspired wall and a clay sun that continuously shines, creating a vibrant backdrop for a peaceful life.