Building the dream

We reveal why rising stars of architecture are leaning into the importance of place to create more beautiful and sustainable homes in the countryside, and what freedoms, opportunities and challenges arise from building in a rural setting today

When the owners of a 1930s detached house needed more light and space, the solution was an extension with a perpendicular placement

Novice self-builders, Ben and Anna Humphrey, demolished a semi-detached bungalow to make way for a contemporary detached reverse-level family home

As the second-home market continues to stall, buyers looking to secure a permanent home by the sea have some exciting coastal properties to consider

When they bought a 1980s house, Eilidh and Rob called in the experts to turn it into an eco-friendly family home

Three stellar estates in Wales and Staffordshire show how careful restoration is always worth the effort