One of London's most spectacular houses is opening to the public next month

"The west London structure was built between 1978 and 1983 by writer Maggie and architect Charles Jencks in collaboration with Sir Terry Farrell, who also designed the iconic MI6 building. Its white stucco walls regularly hosted debates between architectural legends such as Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster and Richard Rogers."

"The Jencks were fascinated by stuff like the human body and the cosmos, themes they worked into their design for the Cosmic House. The home is filled with oddities, including house-shaped bookshelves, a luminous sundial arcade and a 'Dome of Water' - a jacuzzi designed by Piers Gough."

"The house is one of only two Grade I-listed post-modernist buildings in the UK. Because it is on a residential street, the museum has restrictions on when it can open and how many visitors it can have, which is why getting a chance to look inside is no easy feat."

The Cosmic House in Kensington, a private residence converted into a museum in 2021, opens to visitors starting April 22. Located near Holland Park station, it is one of only two Grade I-listed postmodernist buildings in the UK, built between 1978 and 1983 by writer Maggie and architect Charles Jencks in collaboration with Sir Terry Farrell. The house features distinctive design elements inspired by the human body and cosmos, including house-shaped bookshelves, a luminous sundial arcade, and a jacuzzi called the 'Dome of Water'. The building historically hosted debates among architectural legends. This April, the museum will feature an installation by British artist Isaac Julien showcasing a film about landscapes and architecture.

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