Thick swathes of ivy obscure this unexpected one-bedroom contemporary house, positioned in the highly sought-after area of Brockley, south-east London. An unassuming slate-coloured brick façade belies a set of beautifully bright, creatively designed interior spaces by Maack Architects, replete with a considered palette of oak, Corian, plywood and expansive levels of glazing. Occupying a secluded yet unusually shaped triangular plot, the house is wonderfully enclosed by a private courtyard at the front and rear, creating a peaceful oasis within the bustle of the city.