Cobham House is a one-off home on a private estate in Surrey, and replaces the non-descript existing house that sat on the secluded site, surrounded by mature English Oak trees. Our response to the clients' brief was partly driven by an over-arching contemporary and minimal design aesthetic which allows the design to be both monolithic yet delicate. Crisp details and clean lines of windows and flashings balance the flat planes of brickwork, which appear almost sculptural in form. The layout of the house comes from functionality and a strong connection with natural light.
Strm Architects is a contemporary architecture practice based in the New Forest. We specialise in unique modern homes, but also have experience in larger-scale residential schemes, and the arts sector. The practice was founded in 2010, and since then the practice has grown in size and in reputation: we have been recognised through various awards - both nationally and internationally. Our work is mainly UK-based, but has also expanded to include projects in Europe and America. We are a small office, but with a lot of passion for what we do.
Excellent of course! I'd give six stars if I could. One of my favourite architects and people.
Lovely little courtyard at the Lay House
Have you ever thought about living with less, consciously? Having less stuff and clutter in your life will help to bring focus to what is important. If you're interested in this, look up @theminimalists and read Greg McKeowns excellent book Essentialism and @bethkempton 's book On Wabi-Sabi. We.
House in western Virginia, US.
