BANDA DESIGN STUDIO BRINGS CONTEMPORARY DESIGN TO A CHALET NESTLED IN THE SWISS ALPS

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

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

ALEX AND CHELSEA BUILT THEIR OWN HOME TO REFLECT THEIR PARED-BACK STYLE – AND FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON THEY ELEVATE IT WITH FORAGED TWIGS, FIR CONES AND CANDLELIGHT

Nestled in the peaks of the Aosta Valley, this chalet blends the best of the region’s traditional architecture with bold contemporary design

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