{
  "id": 19690813,
  "title": "Peter Morris Architects’ Pastel Pink ‘Cloud House’ Billows in Northwest London",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/peter-morris-architects-pastel-pink-cloud-house-billows-in-northwest",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-12T18:08:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colossal",
    "slug": "colossal",
    "url": "https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/11/peter-morris-architects-the-cloud-house-london/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Gospel Oak neighborhood of Camden, northwest London, a whimsical architectural marvel known as \"The Cloud House\" now stands, constructed by Peter Morris Architects. This unique residential property is comprised of two side-by-side townhomes, with one side occupied by the architects themselves, Peter and Emily Morris, and the other half owned by a local resident who embraced the project's distinctive aesthetic.\n\nThe Cloud House is a playful response to the eclectic architectural surroundings, ranging from the quirky Victorian St. Martin’s church to the stone exterior of a neighboring school that mimics a castle. The Morris' conceived a bright and whimsical design characterized by pastel pink walls, robin’s egg-blue window frames and doors, and arched details carved from a dense, recyclable polystyrene material. This design choice deliberately mirrors the arches of the church across the street, creating a harmonious yet distinctive visual effect.\n\nThe ten-year construction process of The Cloud House involved a collaborative ownership approach, ensuring that the whimsical design could be fully realized. By blending arches, windows, and polystyrene detailing, the architects have created a truly unique residence that stands out in the historic neighborhood. Interested readers can view more about the project on the firm's Instagram page.",
  "summary": "Ten years in the making, \"The Cloud House\" is a whimsical response to its eclectic neighboring architecture. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Peter Morris Architects’ Pastel Pink ‘Cloud House’ Billows in Northwest London appeared first on Colossal .",
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}