A key aspect of the brief was to blend the house into the gorgeous garden. The brick terraces provided the inspiration - the house appears as a continuation of these; stepping up the slope and forming a sun-trap veranda. An architectural language to emphasise the horizontal was employed to bolster the garden wall aesthetic.

An Arts and Craft inspired home in a beautiful setting. Part of a group of other self-build homes. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

An in-depth feasibility study revealed that there could be a strong planning case for converting an existing basement garage into a dwelling, if not a garden studio. The proposed design navigated the trees, a slim budget and various planning constraints.

A modest yet elegant home in a beautiful setting. Part of a group of other self-build homes. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

Built to withstand the coastal weather and make the most of the views and site. Nominated for the Build-it awards 'Best Architect'. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

This home near Bristol is designed to allow solar gains through in the winter months to heat the spaces thermal mass. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

This project near Bristol sought a timber clad home on stilts nestled amongst the trees in an urban area.

A sun capturing home in a beautiful setting. Part of a group of other self-build homes. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

The curved form, low eaves and stone plinth helped blend this house into the fantastic foothills landscape in North Wales. This approach enabled another storey for this replacement dwelling whilst ensuring it was sensitive to the context. The walls and roof are to be insulated with sheep wool.

A contemporary oak framed home. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

A home fit for life high up in the Dolomite Mountains in Slovenia. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

An Arts and Craft inspired home in a beautiful setting. Part of a group of other self-build homes. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

A contemporary oak framed home for an artist. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

A sun capturing home in a beautiful setting. Part of a group of other self-build homes. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

This house used simple attic trusses to reduce costs whilst providing much space and sympathy to a nearby listed building. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.

Timber framed and with minimal concrete, this garden office has a low impact on the environment but a huge improvement for the client.

Josh built and lived in this little beauty for 3 years in a secret place in Bristol.

Making the most of beautiful views, this family home required careful design and process to pass planning. Designed when working for The Complete Oak Home.