The yellow steel house that birthed the High-Tech movement—a flexible 'machine for living' in the Wimbledon woods.
Residential property in Wimbledon, London.
Featured in Richard Rogers's definitive monograph, Richard Rogers: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
The house is now a resource for the Harvard Graduate School of Design. While usually private, the exterior can be seen through the narrow plot of woodland opposite Wimbledon Common.
The southwest end of the house, where the full-height glazing perfectly aligns with the bright yellow steel ribs against the trees.
Owned by Harvard GSD for a residency program. Not open for general public tours. Recent restoration by Gumuchdjian Architects.
Richard Rogers' mother loved cooking, so the plan features an extra-large kitchen that transitions into the open-plan living and dining rooms.
45 mins (exterior)
Design & Structure
Rogers used factory-finished components and dry construction to allow for clear spans and open-plan flexibility. TheAPPROACH was inspired by Californian steel-frame houses.
Steel portal frame structure, prefabricated modules, and glass. Recent upgrades include en-suite wetrooms clad in solid HI-MACS surfaces.
Characterized by the then-radical use of fully glazed facades and a long-life steel portal frame that allowed for renewal of technology over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed 22 Parkside?+
22 Parkside was designed by Richard Rogers. It is located in London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom.
Where is 22 Parkside located?+
22 Parkside is located in London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.4266°, -0.2221°.
Can I visit 22 Parkside?+
22 Parkside is a real building in London Borough of Merton that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.