Tag: UK

In Search of Architectural Minimalism

It is not surprising anymore to see the number of minimalist house extensions that get built in London and pretty much around the UK. This includes the painstaking restoration and refurbishment of grade-listed structures that incorporate the old and and the new in a meaningful way that is well-designed and sustainable. In a country that has a long history and is steeped in tradition, […]

Welcome to Port Wenn

Most fans of the ITV series Doc Martin would recognize this quaint seaside village on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall, England as Port Wenn, but it is in fact called Port Isaac,  (Cornish: Porthysek). The setting/location of this real-life idyllic town is as much a character on the show as the title role, played by Martin Clunes, along with an […]

Minimalist glass pavilions

Minimalist extensions are the norm in the UK, where more and more people are seeking sleek, stylish and functional environments within shells of historic houses. Rather than tearing down traditional country houses, barns and other vernacular structures, modern glass pavilions are created by thoughtful contemporary interventions and historical preservation. The idea of pairing away anything […]