Residential

It may be no surprise to learn that a house dubbed ‘Boatsheds’ is owned by a pair of nautical enthusiasts.

WoodBlock House demonstrates a genuine collaboration between architect and client, a chance for experimentation that resulted in domestic joy and a Spartan pleasure in every aspect of the finished product.

Providing idyllic views over a pristine lake, the Cabin at Nordehov has a beautiful wooden interior.

As private homes go, they don’t come much more sustainable and energy efficient than the much-awarded Zen Barn in Ottawa, Canada.

Isolated at the fringe of a forest in the valley of Bagnes, Wallis in Switzerland, this barn was transformed and extended into a primary residence for a couple.

This timber-framed-and-clad fishing hut like no other provides secure boat and tackle storage at one of the best fly-fishing locations in Britain.

The brief was for a contemporary retreat: a timber building that would sit well within its rural setting. CLT panels form the entire super structure, walls and roof of the first floor. An undulating roof mimics distant hills.

The sculptor client has built a small residence with his architect brother on the industrial site of an old sawmill , involving large moving elements and a small building footprint.

Close consultation between the clients and architects led to a beautiful family home.

To what extent can perceptions on a natural setting inspire a residence for city dwellers? This house in the woods addresses such question by shaping a compact refuge from a combination of different materials.

A linear building of apparent simplicity, the house is sliced into three programmes. A mobile enclosure traverses the site, creating variations of living and views.

The mess hall at the Westonbirt Arboretum was built by volunteer labour from unseasoned timber.