15 Clerkenwell Close

The building you are approaching, 15 Clerkenwell Close, is a striking piece of modern architecture that looks like a prehistoric ruin. Designed by architect Amin Taha and completed in 2017, the structure features a raw, limestone exoskeleton that was intentionally left rough-hewn, straight from the quarry. This unique exterior incorporates visible fossils and ammonite shells, creating a texture that feels more like ancient stone than a modern apartment block. The design is a deliberate nod to the eleventh-century Norman abbey that once occupied this exact plot of land, with Taha sourcing the limestone from the same region in Normandy that supplied stone for the original monastery.