A Sunningdale success story

Despite facing a host of unexpected cost issues from subcontractors, Julie and Michael Clifford successfully melded contrasting styles to achieve their dream modernist home in a highly desirable part of the south east TEXT TOM BODDY IMAGES JULIE CLIFFORD Situated... View Article

Home Styling – Embracing quiet luxury

Gloria Sanchez of Tailored Living shares her advice on cultivating subtle elegance to follow the trend of ‘quiet luxury’ in your self-designed interior ‘Quiet luxury’ is an aesthetic that captures the essence of subtle and toned-down elegance, using a preference... View Article

Offsite Expo: day one declared a resounding success

With a stellar line up of speakers offering in-depth technical analysis in an extensive range of Offsite Masterclasses and Spotlight on Offsite sessions, together with over 130 exhibitors from across the UK showcasing pioneering offsite systems and services – there... View Article

OB Architecture enhance south London’s urban landscape

OB Architecture, an award-winning practice with offices in London, Winchester and Chamonix, has been instrumental in a transformation across the boroughs of south London, working on a number of highly regarded multi-unit residential schemes in the area. As their latest... View Article

The new 2024 Colour of the Year by PPG-Johnstone’s trade

Johnstone’s Trade has announced the PPG Voice of Colour 2024 Colour of the Year: Limitless (PPG1091-3), a fresh, warm hue that is a recognisable primary colour with the confidence of a saturated pastel. This modern honey beige offers excellent design... View Article

Traditional sedge weaving-inspired residences in Da Nang

Sun Cosmo Residence Da Nang is a high-end residential development located along the Han River, offering breathtaking views of Vietnam. Comprising multiple plots, Sun Cosmo Residence features high-rise condominiums, shop villas, and shop houses that span across the riverside. The... View Article

Retreating to
the city

For many self-builders, the big goal is moving from the city to the country, but a couple from the Scottish Highlands had the opposite aim in building their ‘secret garden’ home in Aberdeen TEXT NIK HUNTER IMAGES JIM STEPHENSON Russel... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

Nicole Collison and her husband Rob, along with their two young daughters, are moving from the coast to the countryside, renovating a Grade II listed Kent barn in search of a rural dream in their home county We’re the Collisons!... View Article

Building excitement

4-8 October, Birmingham’s NEC WHAT’S ON AT THIS YEAR’S GRAND DESIGNS BIRMINGHAM? THE EXHIBITION A great opportunity to meet hundreds of suppliers across different project areas, all under one roof. The five areas of the show are: Build, Kitchens and Bathrooms,... View Article

Ask the Expert – Get your light right

With so many options available from so many suppliers, choosing the right rooflight can be a bit of a minefield. Here Paul Trace from Stella Rooflights answers the key questions you will need to consider when seeking out the ideal... View Article

University of Bristol Dental School completes, designed by BDP

The University of Bristol’s new purpose-designed Dental School has been officially opened by Bristol West MP and Shadow Culture Minister, Thangam Debbonaire. Global multidisciplinary design practice BDP supported the University of Bristol with a feasibility study to identify a suitable new site... View Article

New chief executive for fast-growing, independent construction group

Aberdeenshire head-quartered construction group, Bancon, has appointed Kevin McColgan as its new chief executive. The experienced construction industry leader will take over the reins of the group, which comprises Bancon Homes, Bancon Construction and Deeside Timberframe, in September this year,... View Article