Located just off Brick Lane in the heart of Shoreditch, this remarkable contemporary house has dynamic double-height living spaces and a roof terrace with spectacular views of the City skyline. Built for his own occupation by the architect William Russell in 2002, the house was extended and altered by Form Design Architecture in 2009. It is recognised as a significant example of modern residential architecture and has been widely published.

The house was built using an in-situ reinforced concrete structure, with galvanised steel panels and huge windows. Internally the raw concrete is revealed on walls and ceilings, and has also been used for the staircase. The upper part of the building is predominantly glazed, and glows like a lantern at night.