21st-Century Houses brings together a decade of RIBA award-winning residential architecture from across the United Kingdom, documenting the range, ambition, and material intelligence of contemporary British house design.
About This Book
This anthology draws from the Royal Institute of British Architecture's awards programme — over 180 years old and still the benchmark for excellence in British architecture — to present a curated selection of the finest award-winning homes built over the last ten years. Spanning every region of the UK, the projects range from urban conversions and extensions to hillside residences and sustainable townhouses, each handled by architects working at the highest level. For architects, interior designers, and clients navigating the residential design process, the book also addresses the practical dimension: how to work effectively with an architect to realise a home of genuine quality.
Key Features
- 336 pages of RIBA award-winning residential case studies drawn from across the UK
- Written by Dominic Bradbury
- Published by Routledge, ISBN: 9781914124341
What You'll Discover
- How leading British architects are responding to site, climate, and context — from urban infill to rural hillside settings — across a full decade of residential work
- The breadth of approaches to conversion and extension, showing how existing building fabric is transformed rather than replaced
- The role of innovative materials and sustainable construction strategies in award-winning contemporary house design
- Practical insight into collaborating with architects, framed through the lens of projects that have already achieved the highest professional recognition
About the Author
Dominic Bradbury is a writer specialising in architecture and design. [Details available upon request]
Specifications
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 336
- Dimensions: 220 × 254 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781914124341
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architects and designers seeking a survey of contemporary British residential work, clients planning a new home or renovation, and students studying award-winning design at a professional level.