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A former ice-cream factory in Devon transformed into a beautifully crafted house by the owners of Pinch
Not consciously in the market for a new project, the furniture designers Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon nevertheless fell for the possibilities offered by Devon farm buildings once used as an ice-cream factory. The resulting interiors reflect their great passion for detail, materials and craftsmanship
By Malaika Byng
Cornish houses
A coastal house in Cornwall with pure, light-filled interiors by Maron Lichtig
Making the most of a series of delays, interior designer Marion Lichtig has collaborated with the owners of this newbuild near Padstow to create a coastal retreat with an established feel, thanks to a blend of vintage textiles and decorative antiques
By Hatta Byng
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Comedian Seth Meyers' charming barn on Martha's Vineyard by American design firm Ashe Leandro
Creating a newbuild with soul can be a challenge, but thanks to American design firm Ashe Leandro this barn-like home on Martha's Vineyard belonging to comedian Seth Meyers has it in spades, combining a quiet palette with a well-chosen mix of reclaimed materials
By Elizabeth Metcalfe
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Veere Grenney combines classic and modern elements in a light-filled newbuild apartment
A light-filled newbuild apartment in Tel Aviv offered Veere Grenney and Natasha Greig the opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of space and their talent for blending the tailored with the relaxed and for combining modern and classic elements, in a decade-long project
By David Nicholls
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A New England barn with a refined approach to rustic design
It was a case of right place, right time for Mike and Becky Goss when the barn next to their 19th-century Connecticut farmhouse came up for sale. This plot offered an opportunity to commission a newbuild, providing the extra space that they needed and allowing them to embrace a more modern aesthetic.
By Anne Hardy
Country
An artist's Scottish borders newbuild house filled with grace and charm
Building a new house in the Scottish Borders enabled artist Sue Phipps to capture the best light for painting, and add character with architectural details and her curiosities
By Nonie Niesewand
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An effortlessly layered seaside house by Isabella Worsley
Working alongside Martin Taylor Architects, interior designer Isabella Worsley has created a warm and welcoming family house from scratch.
By Arabella Bowes
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A grand south London house with a distinctly Italian charm
The interiors of this south London house utterly belie its recent construction, thanks to the detailed approach of both architect Craig Hamilton and interior designer Guy Goodfellow, who have made the 10-year-old newbuild feel grand and imposing - as though it has stood for centuries.
By Liz Elliot
Houses
From the archive: a perfect English country house brought to life by a dream team of architects and designers
Mixing classical symmetry and vernacular charm, this newbuild country house is a triumph of teamwork, with architects and designers collaborating to create the owners' perfect home
By Ros Byam Shaw
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A once bare London flat filled with colour and texture by Sarah Vanrenen
Mixing bold colour with collected antiques was a winning formula for Sarah Vanrenen when it came to breathing life and soul into this new build flat
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
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An asbestos-ridden former engineering factory in Stoke Newington becomes a striking newbuild
When artist Rana Begum stumbled on her now house, it was a wreck in need of demolishing. Now, a striking, light-filled house stands in its place
By Fiona McKenzie Johnston
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Henriette von Stockhausen creates elegant harmony in a grand country house
Building this house in the Home Counties was relatively a painless affair, but when it came to decorating and furnishing, it took some finesse from interior designer Henriette von Stockhausen to combine disparate elements to harmonious effect.
By Ros Byam Shaw
Houses
A quietly elegant Atlanta house by the classical architect Stan Dixon
In an extract from his book ‘HOME: Residential Architecture of D. Stanley Dixon’, the American architect talks us through his design for a newbuild Atlanta house, inspired by historic European farm buildings, and with beautifully understated interiors by Carolyn Malone
By Stan Dixon
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A characterful and elegant house by McLean Quinlan that sits lightly in its rural setting
With a brief to utilise modern sustainable practices while referencing the local vernacular, the creators of this newbuild in Surrey focused on organic materials, energy efficiency and a design that would promote health and wellbeing
By Dominic Bradbury
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A striking house in Somerset that is a model of energy-efficient design
Newbuild ventures can be difficult, especially when the owner decides to manage the project with no previous experience and a restricted budget. Despite these challenges, an eco-conscious couple and their like-minded architect have created a striking house in Somerset that is a model of energy-efficient design
By Fiona McKenzie Johnston
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An invisible house hidden away beneath a stylish Shoreditch street
When furniture designer James Shaw bought an empty plot in a covetable east London, it required an unusual amount of ingenuity to turn it into a home
By Kitty Grady
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An intriguing modern house set within the walled garden of a storied 17th-century estate
Replacing a dilapidated bungalow in the walled garden of 17th-century Nevill Holt Hall, this elegant newbuild by Woldon Architects provides secluded accommodation for the owner’s guests and performers at his Leicestershire estate’s arts festival
By Dominic Bradbury
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At home with a filmmaker-turned-hemp-grower in the Cambridgeshire countryside
Fifty-three acres in Cambridgeshire dedicated to growing organic hemp set the scene for film-director-turned-farmer Steve Barron's vision for the future of this versatile crop
By Malaika Byng
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The co-founder of Ochre's peaceful country house in Wiltshire
When plans for a kitchen extension turned into a demolition opportunity, Joanna Bibby saw a chance to create her ideal house in the Wiltshire countryside. The clean-lined yet comfortable newbuild is flooded with natural light and epitomises the Ochre co-founder’s mastery of pared-back style
By Claire Bingham
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An extraordinary marshland house overlooking the sea on the Isle of Wight
Seeking to create a house worthy of this extraordinary marshland site on the Isle of Wight, the owner was in no doubt that architect Níall McLaughlin was the ideal person for the job. His emphasis on the feeling of a space rather than on any particular style has resulted in a spectacular design
By Grace McCloud