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This may be my dream bathroom! I’ve seen a lot of church conversions in my time and most fall flat on dealing with such a large interior space. Here the layout keeps all the lovely original features like stained glass windows and the amazing timber roof structure but also matches the theatre of the space particularly the bedroom in the apse of the original church, separated from the rest by an epic pair of velvet curtains…

Love this Austrian suburban house, whose unusual shape was dictated by local planning laws - this became an opportunity rather than a restriction and the L-shaped layout hinges around a large open plan living, kitchen and dining area opening directly onto a sheltered terrace.

Love the simplicity and rugged materials of this Icelandic house discreetly located in a National Park with minimum impact on the land. The interior layout is designed to be as flexible - the living room can be converted for sleeping - making sure every inch of space is used as much as possible.

In the harshest of conditions, hope still blossoms.

As a writer myself, and having received good news about my work, I can’t help dreaming of the day when I’ll have a place like this to write. Even in the middle of winter heaped in snow, the timber interior makes it look warm and cosy…

Love how this single-storey villa fits discreetly into an existing residential neighbourhood, increasing density whilst respecting privacy and preventing overlooking or overshadowing of the existing houses - key planning issues.

Love the simple shape and materials of this cape house where the clients prioritised space and light over fancy fittings and finishes to keep costs down. Clever move - interior can be upgraded over time, but space and light are more difficult and costly to fix.

Traditional materials, modern shapes and styling. Love the use of timber to soften & add warmth to the stone and concrete interior.