This modern property was originally one of only two wooden boathouses extending over the River Thames at Caversham. Fusion were delighted to be given the task of realising this somewhat challenging design by Adrian James Architects and what resulted is an assertive and dramatic house that certainly makes heads turn. The brickwork was not without its challenges for us; standing on six pairs of massive piers with a mere 3mm tolerance for setting out, it’s not hard to see why Ballihoo scooped three awards not long after completion.
In 1999, it was awarded the RIBA Downloand Prize, the following year came the Daily Telegraph Best Townhouse Award and again in 2000 Ballihoo was voted Best Single House by the Brick Development Association.