JIM STEPHENSON
Designed by Oliver Leech Architects, this stylish new five-bedroom home in the Cotswolds replaces an existing bungalow that sits on a gently sloping site. The architects took advantage of the valley views, orientating the house so that it faces north-south rather than east-west to capture the vistas through wide stretches of glazing. The home is comprised of two distinct sections, which meet at a 100° angle to form an offset L-shape plan. The taller of the two volumes is formed of a barn-style structure, while the single-storey wing is sunk into the hillside, offering greater privacy for the semi-basement bedrooms.