Garden Room

Okopod, a modular design and construction company, has created a garden retreat for meditation and exercise. This bold yet simple pod design combines natural materials with a stunning connection to the Cambridge landscape, delivering both function and serenity. Ria Barnes Ria Barnes Externally, the pod is clad in Yakisugi, a traditional Japanese technique that chars wood to enhance its durability, water resistance, and aesthetic appeal. The pod’s architectural design includes a striking single-pitch roof that slopes upward, adding visual interest while creating additional interior height, which opens up towards the landscape. The result is a light-filled, open space that feels expansive and calming. Ria Barnes Ria B... More

Katharina Klugg is a Cambridge based Ceramic Artist,  as a potter, she valued space and spent years wishing for a larger area. When she and her partner started searching for a new home, their goal was to find a property with enough room for her studio. Timothy Soar Timothy Soar Timothy Soar Timothy Soar After years of looking, they discovered an 80s-built house by Ivor Richards, with mid-century design features and a garden large enough to accommodate Katharina’s dream studio. Timothy Soar Timothy Soar Timothy Soar With the help of Okopod, a local family-run business specialising in green, prefabricated buildings, the couple designed a space that complements their home. The final build showcas... More

This Victorian villa in Eskbank, Midlothian, was in good condition, with a mature rear garden, however the main public rooms were at the front. The property had an original one storey extension at the rear, which housed a kitchen, numerous pantries and a conservatory - all on different levels. Capital A Architecture Ltd The client purchased the property and engaged Capital A to design a space which would take advantage of the beautiful rear garden and also be a hub for family life, with a modern kitchen, dining and living space. Capital A Architecture Ltd The new layout kept the original external walls which were a mix of good quality cut stone and solid, but less appealing, brick construction. The rear elevation, which had most... More

Boano Prišmontas designed and manufactured a digitally fabricated tiny home for a dwelling in North London. Conceived as a multifunctional and flexible unit, it provides an ancillary and unique space to work, relax, watch a movie, read or play video games. Mainly used as a study and entertainment room, the 'Dot House' comprises a bathroom and a micro kitchen to provide an independent and self-sufficient micro-habitable space that could be used for visiting, family members, and guests. Caption Caption Caption Caption More