What is it about this scheme that has stopped passionforpassion in its tracks? Is it the fabric –  a stunning new design by the London designer Nicholas Haslam  – or is it this scheme he used it for?

Or is there something about the bold simplicity of execution that has completely transformed what, for all we know, is a dark basement in SW-somewhere?

Too often, simplicity is confused with schemes that are pared down, muted and…let’s face it, kind of dull. In reality, it’s about a brazen aesthetic confidence that is shared by very few. You might not like it…. but you kind of have to admire it.

Here ends today’s sermon.