‘we have created a space that suits us perfectly’

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

● THIS YEAR THE STIRLING PRIZE was won ...

A sensitive redesign has brought new life to this island retreat, creating a calm, contemporary home in harmony with its coastal setting

“Breaking up is never easy, I know…” Good old Abba – always ready with an apposite lyric, though in this case I suppose it should be “Letting go is never easy” as I say farewell to the garden I have m

Who needs a perfect rectangle when smart design, garden lights, and a firepit can turn even the quirkiest garden into the ULTIMATE HANG - OUT ?

With Victorian charm and a side of skip finds, this MAGICAL RETREAT is equal parts classic, quirky and downright irresistible