‘we risked a bold design for our 70s townhouse’

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

You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco

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

It’s amazing to see how designers channel their talents into their own spaces. With day jobs being responsible for everything from haute couture to home design, how they create and configure their own

● THIS YEAR THE STIRLING PRIZE was won ...

Built to the highest of Passivhaus standards, this colourful contemporary home in Suffolk is a solace in all seasons