project inspiration

WOW-FACTOR

Choosing this route to creating a bespoke house can help pave the way for a stress-free self build project, allowing you to choose from a sliding scale of package supplier’s services. This striking selection of properties shows what’s possible in terms of design, too

Contemporary masterpiece

MARTINGARDNER

The homeowners of this new contemporary property in Oxfordshire chose Facit Homes’ (www.facit-homes.com) turnkey package, as they knew it would give them a stress-free route to self building their own home. Light, space and open-plan living were on the must-have list for this young family, who spent a great deal of time working out where the glazing should be positioned in order to maximise the gorgeous views from the site. The striking sawtooth roof profile helps to add drama to the inside and outside of the property, and is complemented by a palette of modern materials, including charred timber and weathered steel.

High performance self build

The desire to create an energy efficient home was one of the main drivers behind this self build in Surrey. After coming across Scandia-Hus (www.scandia-hus.co.uk) during their research, the owners were impressed with the concept that the main timber frame build would be for a set price, plus the fact the superstructure would be erected and watertight within just weeks. Scandia-Hus were on hand throughout the process to provide support during the design, planning and construction phases of the scheme. Finished with a mix of brick and Accoya cladding alongside black framed glazing, this impressive five-bedroom home is the result.

Characterful self build

The design of this larch-clad oak frame house in Buckinghamshire was inspired by local architecture, including a nearby barn conversion. Welsh Oak Frame ( www.welshoakframe.com ) adapted the architect’s plans to create detailed drawings for the oak skeleton, which is wrapped in structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an energy efficient shell. Once the structural components arrived on site, the team from Welsh Oak Frame erected the frame, SIPs, internal stud walls, roof trusses and floor joists. The owners love the character that the exposed oak details bring to their interiors – especially in the stunning vaulted hallway.