Robert Hirschfield Architects' (RHA) brief for Vine House was to create “a house where everything has its place” whilst keeping in mind three young children whose use of the home would change over time. In short, RHA was asked to design a great family home that would, in part, have…

Nestled along the rugged and serrated Cornish coastline, overlooking the majestic waves of Fistral Bay in Newquay, stands a remarkable and awe-inspiring residence, 'Esplanade – House by the Sea'. Perched atop a tiered terrace garden, on the dramatic cliffs of Esplanade Road, this newly-constructed architectural masterpiece blends seamlessly into its…

In the rapidly-evolving world of technology, lighting control systems have revolutionised the way we interact with our living spaces. From residential homes to commercial buildings, these intelligent systems offer enhanced control and flexibility, which offer numerous benefits beyond conventional manual control.

For its design for Vicarage Farm, an early Victorian building in the middle of nine acres in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hollaway Studio was tasked with the challenge of creating a substantial extension that was both timeless and sympathetic to the original vicarage, while being of…

Robert Linforth took on a major renovation project to create his dream holiday home. In this Q&A, he shares insights into his decision to pursue the project, his vision for the new home, the challenges he faced during the planning and construction stages and his approach to material and product…

How Studio Bark’s initiative made Nest House a reality for Francine and Stephen Burns.

Vale Southern Construction has handed over a £2.5m residential project, which has created a stunning family home on the Isle of Wight.

Here at i-Build, we’ve been following Rob Hunt’s water tower conversion for quite some time. Throughout the past two years, we’ve been avidly watching Rob’s inspirational progress as he battled the complexities naturally associated with curved concrete structures. Unsurprisingly, when Rob informed the i-Build team that his build was completed…

Following in the footsteps of their siblings, Kevin Keane and Shawna Sherlock jumped at the opportunity of building their own home when a family member’s plot of land became available. Here, Shawna talks to i-Build’s Editor, Rebecca Kemp, about how the County Meath-based pair made their dreams of self building…

Contemporary and sustainable architecture practice CaSA has cleverly remodelled an original 1960s property with a focus on affordable and futureproofed solutions, creating an intelligently-refurbished family home that was recently announced as the 2022 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 'South West Building of the Year'. Here, i-Build walks you through…