British architecture

Nearly two decades on from its original completion, we have revisited and photographed Devon Valley House.   Tucked beneath a hill and hidden from view, this new build home sits in a picturesque Devon valley. The brief was to create a contemporary family home that would sit quietly among its surroundings, replacing the dilapidated farmhouse which once sat on the site. The new building closely followed the envelope of the original but the details and look are very different, giving a much more contemporary feel.   Inside, the house is open, light and understated with the ground floor almost entirely open plan. The living area is partitioned from the kitchen and dining area by an open-ended wall that contains the fireplace and c... More

Will Scott Will Scott   A stone gable end is the first glimpse you get of this holiday home, with an industrial chimney, dark against the grey stone. We were asked to include some elements of a New England beach house, and so green oak boarding was used together with the local stone. The building is simple in form - a neat pitched volume coupled with a generous entrance porch. This porch provides a formal entrance as well as direct access to a large mud room for drying wetsuits from surfing and muddy boots from walking the costal paths. Will Scott Will Scott Will Scott   On entering, the hall opens up to a double height space with views of the garden. The main living space is open plan, with a separate... More