Cohen House, Grade II* listed residential building in Chelsea, England
Cohen House on Old Church Street is a modernist residential building with clean lines and functional design marked by geometric forms on its exterior. The structure combines practical interior layouts with contemporary materials that reflect 1930s design principles.
Architects Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff designed this house in 1936, marking a turning point toward modern architecture in London's housing. Its creation coincided with the rise of European modernist movements that shaped British architecture during the interwar period.
The house shows how European design ideas entered British residential architecture and still shapes the street's appearance today. Visitors can see how its modern forms stand out from the Victorian buildings around it.
The exterior is visible from Old Church Street and can be photographed, but entering the interior requires permission from the current owner. It helps to view the facade details and materials from different angles to understand the full effect of the design.
Norman Foster later worked on modifications to the house, bringing even more contemporary elements to it. This collaboration with a renowned architect shows how the building remained relevant and evolved over the decades.
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