New Build

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decorating a single-storey newbuild on the site of a former cricket pavilion in the Cotswolds gave designer Kate Guinness the chance to create a winningly inviting home-from-home for a young family

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

When an idyllic Buckinghamshire site with extensive views of the Chilterns became available, architectural practice McLean Quinlan rose to the challenge of creating the modern country house of their clients’ dreams

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

James Arkoulis and Saskia Howard of Howark Design helped create cohesion out of their client's bold creative vision

Architect Ptolemy Dean drew on the distinct appearance of local farmhouses when it came to designing this newbuild with elegant interiors by David Mlinaric, creating a country house that feels well established in its setting and makes the most of the views from its hilltop position in this charmingly rural part of southern England

On a secluded site in south London, architect Nick Eldridge has created a sculptural house with a concealed lower level and an upper storey that seems to float above the surrounding garden

Fusing mid-century, contemporary and neoclassical styles in this architecturally striking Miami house, interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza has created a glamorous space for her clients where indoors and outdoors flow seamlessly together

The well-travelled design duo behind the artisanal furniture brand Casamidy have built a ranch in a remote area of northern Mexico, in which their handmade pieces mingle with family heirlooms and objects collected over time.

Looking for a greater connection to the outdoors and a more sustainable way of life, Matthew and Nicky Lyttelton commissioned architect Sarah Featherstone to design their ideal green retreat in Rutland