Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Grayson Perry unveils 'gingerbread house'

The house, described as a 'secular chapel', is part of philosopher Alain de Botton’s Living Architecture project

Tom Batchelor
Friday 08 August 2014 22:40 BST
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Artist Grayson Perry has unveiled his latest surreal creation – time in the Essex countryside.

Builders removed scaffolding covering the building to reveal a green- and gold-tiled facade reminiscent of a gingerbread house, albeit in Wrabness on the Stour Estuary.

The house, described as a “secular chapel”, is part of philosopher Alain de Botton’s Living Architecture project.

The design, inspired by “single mums in Dagenham, hairdressers in Colchester, and the landscape and history of Essex”, will be aired on Perry’s Great Design show on Channel 4 next year.

The property, officially called A House for Essex, will eventually be let out to paying customers.

Charles Holland, of FAT Architecture, who helped design the house said: “It is a hybrid building, part house and part gallery.”

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in