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High in the hills of Mount Washington lies a house that whispers of its history while exuding modernity. The 1930s hunting lodge, once quiet and forgotten, was given a new lease of life thanks to NoNo Studio. Instead of overwriting the past, Susannah Stopford and Alejandra Murillo embraced the character of the original lodge, allowing the story of the house to be visible in every floorboard, wall and window
Inside, different eras meet. Old cedar panelling from the 1930s and 1970s stands alongside new live-sawn American white oak, while walls in soft lime paint and stucco provide a soothing backdrop. The heart of the home is the living room, where a stained glass and wood extension from 1971 gives the space a warm, quirky personality. Vintage furniture and modern bespoke pieces come together to form a harmonious composition, as if the house itself has absorbed the hospitality of each generation. 
Light plays a crucial role in the experience. New skylights allow sunlight to fall deep into the interior, while carefully placed lighting subtly accentuates textures, furniture and artwork, including a poignant painting by Adébayo Bolaji. In the kitchen and bedrooms, the attention to materials is palpable: walnut worktops, oak cabinets, rattan details and handmade accessories create a tactile, warm intimacy. Every corner of the house invites touch, observation and contemplation.
The bathrooms also tell a story. Marble washbasins, stucco, brass taps and carefully chosen lighting combine functionality with aesthetics. Every object, from vintage mirrors to designer lamps, has been chosen with respect for the history of the house.
Every corner of the house invites touch, observation and contemplation
The result is a home that has not only been rebuilt, but revitalised. A house where the spirit of the 1930s and 1970s remains present, while contemporary architecture adds today's liveability and comfort. NoNo Studio has created a place that feels authentic, tactile and timeless, a house that invites you to pause, observe and experience the story of each generation.
This project was designed by the talented NoNo Studio. Founded by Susannah Stopford and Alejandra Murillo, they are known for their poetic approach to architecture, which centres on respect for history and context. Their work seeks a balance between preservation and innovation, reinforcing and reinterpreting existing structures rather than replacing them. Each project is imbued with attention to material, light and detail, with a strong focus on tactility and human experience. For the hunting lodge in Mount Washington, this meant carefully preserving the house's heritage – from the 1930s to the bohemian experiments of the 1970s – while modern interventions ensure comfort and functionality. Their architecture tells stories, invites contemplation and creates spaces that feel both timeless and personal. 
Photography by William Jess Laird
Text by Elke Aerts