22 Parkside

22 Parkside is a single-story modernist house in Wimbledon with bright yellow steel ribs and full-height glass walls at both ends. The structure divides into two sections and contains an open-plan kitchen, living room, dining area, master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, bathroom, utility room, and pottery studio.

Richard and Su Rogers designed this house in 1967 for Richard's parents, beginning an approach that would shape their later architectural practice. The project established early principles of structural clarity and material expression that defined their career.

The house demonstrates how modern architecture began experimenting with industrial materials and structural honesty in residential design. You can see how exposed steel elements and glass walls became a way to express a new approach to living spaces and building technology.

The house now serves as a research center for architecture students, best explored when visiting other modern buildings in the area. Access depends on scheduled events and visiting times, so check ahead before going.

Harvard Graduate School of Design received this building as a donation in 2015 and now uses it as a teaching facility for students. This transformation turned it into a space where architecture students from different backgrounds come to study and conduct research.

Location: London Borough of Merton

GPS coordinates: 51.42660,-0.22210

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:00