REAL PROJECTS
Team effort
Suzanne and her brother John joined forces to build this stunning cedar-clad house in Suffolk. John, a metalworker and engineer, had an “anyone can do anything they want to as long as they’re willing to have a go” ethos. He and Suzanne spent the 18-month build learning as they went, only bringing in professional help when they needed the appropriate certification.
The wedge-shaped building was designed by Matt Plummer, director at Cocoon Architects. “Suzanne and her husband, Steve, got someone in to do the foundations and the brick and blockwork walls up to a level,” says Matt. From there, the timber frame, which was supplied by
