Homebuilding & Renovating

Connecting with the great outdoors

A covered terrace

The upside-down nature of this rural self-build by Western Design Architects lends itself to a terrace with a retractable covering. The garden design by Caroline de Lane Lea means that the second-storey terrace sits level with the natural slope of the land.

Courtyard views

Where garden views are limited, including a courtyard in the layout of a home can provide natural light to otherwise dark rooms. This self-build by De Rosee Sa

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