Architect Alastair Bowden tells Coast how a steep site in North Devon was transformed into a low-energy coastal sanctuary with panoramic sea views

Designer Philippa Thorp has managed to satisfy a complex brief for a calm and neutral LA vibe that also incorporates colourful pop art

On the verge of starting this self-build, a late change of design proved to be the making of this Devonian house on a bend

The success of Jorge and Carin’s Kent extension owed itself to clever design solutions and a combination of talents

Despite the challenges, Celia and Keith McCarthy turned a 1970s bungalow into a characterful cedar-clad haven

A couple with no DIY experience decided to take on a self-build and now live in a beautiful oak-framed cottage