Weald House, designed by Mailen Design and Peter Bradford Architects in 2023, is nestled in Kent’s verdant landscape. This single-story house harmonizes with its surroundings by adopting local vernacular architecture.
The contemporary design, characterised by black cladding and a pitched zinc roof, reflects the architecture of historic local farm buildings. Prioritising natural vistas, Weald House incorporates large windows and a refined material palette, connecting interior spaces with the outdoors and optimising energy efficiency.
The Regent’s Park Townhouse in London’s Westminster district was redesigned by Studio Arthur Casas in 2024. The interior design subtly integrates the homeowners’ art collection into the historic 1822 building’s preserved framework. Soft hues highlight the artwork, and strategic furniture placement ensures comfortable movement while retaining original spatial layouts.
Tilde House, a Victorian house located in the UK, has been remodeled by Neil Dusheiko Architects. Designed in 2022, this project blends historic and contemporary elements. A striking modern extension features distinctive brickwork and a pleated roof design, creating a seamless transition from the original house. The interior showcases meticulous detailing, enhancing the modern living experience while preserving the home’s elegant past.
Holloway Li has revamped its Highbury Apartment at a Victorian terrace property in north London. The open-plan layout is intended as an “experimental ground” to develop Holloway Li‘s product ranges and domestic design solutions. The design is tied together by its daring colour palette and adventurous materiality, balancing heritage with hospitality interior extravagance. Holloway Li designed the kitchen in a way that’s informed by London’s fast-food outlets. The furniture at Highbury Apartment was custom-made by the studio to suit the interior.
William Tozer Associates‘ Rectilinear Intersect in Stoke Newington, London, is a captivating house design that blends modern and traditional elements. The project, completed in 2023, features a composition of white-rendered and slate-clad rectilinear volumes offset horizontally and vertically, echoing the artwork of Gordon Matta-Clark.
In London’s Kensal Rise, RISE Design Studio has transformed a mid-terrace house into a beacon of sustainable urban living. The Hebert Paradise project showcases a deep retrofit that exceeds energy efficiency standards, with advanced strategies like an ASHP, solar PV, and MVHR.
This eco-conscious design not only reduces energy consumption by 75% but also seamlessly integrates the home with its lush garden, creating a harmonious work-life balance for the residents.
Discover the Perth Museum, a stunning museum designed by Mecanoo, located in Perth, United Kingdom. Completed in 2024, this project revitalizes the former City Hall, an iconic Edwardian structure. Blending historical preservation with contemporary design, the museum invites community engagement while showcasing Scotland’s rich heritage.
Bindloss Dawes, a renowned British architecture firm, has unveiled a remarkable transformation of the Old School House in Somerset, UK. This Grade-II listed property, originally built in 1864 as a local village school and later converted to a house, has been reimagined with a contemporary timber extension that seamlessly blends the building’s historic character with modern design.
The project, which was completed in close collaboration with Farrow & Ball color curator Joa Studholme and her husband Andrew, showcases Bindloss Dawes‘ dedication to craftsmanship and their ability to balance city and country sensibilities in their work.
