‘Internal windows can be tricky to get right, and a porthole window is a more playful way to connect two spaces than a rectilinear one,’ says Tom Surman, director at London’s Surman Weston.

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The windows are double-paned, which minimizes noise and energy consumption. Also included is an 18,000 BTU air conditioner and heater to keep the interior comfortable all year long.