The Story Behind London’s Iconic Blue House

Instantly recognisable for its striking, characterful presence on an east London street just off Hackney Road, London’s iconic “Blue House” occupies a plot once home to a disused metalworker’s shed. The project stands as a testament to the vision of architect and owner Sean Griffiths, who designed the building under his practice FAT Architecture. Conceived as a home within a home, this idea is playfully expressed in the tongue-in-cheek imprint of a house across its pale blue clapboard façade. For the first time, the story of “Blue House” is told in depth by Sean alongside his daughter, Lily. Together they recall the collaborative and iterative process of designing and living in the house as it evolved under the care of Sean’s partner, renowned landscape architect Lynn Kinnear. Film by Rob Crawford. For more stories and home inspiration visit: www.aucoot.com 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Background 1:17 Lynn Kinnear 1:34 Sean & Lynn’s daughter 1:58 Lily Griffiths 2:32 The evolution of the design 3:08 FAT Architecture 3:48 The story behind the name FAT 4:20 Critical reception 4:36 Lily’s involvement 5:07 Lynn’s involvement 6:04 The house on the roof 7:05 Lynn’s legacy 8:07 Memories of the house 8:27 A new custodian 9:01 Conclusion MB01SYVZ1YRSKRD