History

This is the story of two houses. The first house has just been demolished and the second house is just about to be built.

I am the Architect for the project of the second house and I want to tell the story of its construction.

Let me introduce you to The Client, without whom there would be no project. Until very recently, she lived in the the first house. She is the one for whom the house is being built. Although she is very keen on the idea of a new house, she is upset by the demolition. So upset in fact that she stayed away from the site on the day of the demolition and hasn't been back since. It's been three days now.

I suppose it's natural really. The house has been a home to her family since the 1930's. The Client's son is the fourth generation to have lived in the house. A lot of memories get attached to stone and mortar. Where do they all go when the bulldozer arrives?

It will take a bit of time for her to get used to the idea that the house no longer exists, except for images captured in photos and souvenirs.