A university lecturer at the University of Roehampton wanted a home gym where he could combine weight training with his weekend running routine. He lived in a three bedroom Edwardian house on Medfield Street, with a long rear garden backing onto mature trees. The plot was around 18 metres deep and sloped gently away from the house, so we levelled the base and built a 5m x 3.5m garden gym on a solid concrete pad.

Inside, we installed shock absorbent rubber flooring, a half rack with adjustable bench, a built in foam roller storage unit, and a ceiling mounted pull up bar. A large picture window on the rear elevation looks out into the tree canopy, which the client described as his favourite feature. We fitted a split system air conditioning unit, USB charging points along the training wall, and a wall mounted TV for running technique analysis.

He told us the gym has become central to his training, particularly in winter when the dark mornings make outdoor sessions less appealing. He trains five days a week and uses the space for post run stretching and recovery on weekends. Two colleagues from the university have since visited the gym and contacted us about builds at their own homes in Putney and Wimbledon.

A financial adviser who had been renting desk space at a serviced office in Putney wanted to cut her overhead and work from home permanently. She lived in a detached four bedroom house near Roehampton Gate, the entrance to Richmond Park, with a generous west facing garden. We installed a Midi at 4.5m x 3.5m, compact enough to preserve the garden’s open feel while providing a fully equipped professional workspace.

The office features a bespoke L shaped desk with integrated cable management, a small client meeting area with two upholstered chairs, and a wall of built in shelving for files and reference materials. We hardwired ethernet from the house, fitted underfloor heating, and installed external venetian blinds to manage the afternoon sun. The cedar cladding and zinc coloured aluminium windows give the building a refined appearance that suits the property.

She has been working from the garden office for over a year and says the savings on rent have been significant. More importantly, the separation from the house gives her a clear professional boundary, and clients who visit for meetings are always impressed by the space. She has recommended us to several colleagues in her professional network across South West London.