stonecroft - the shingle house award winning home

I was absolutely thrilled to photograph the Homebuilding & Renovating, Grand Designs & riba Home of the Year award 2025, and even more excited to celebrate a front cover. This incredible project began as a tired mid-century bungalow in Bath and has been transformed into a breathtaking, shingle-clad, eco-conscious family home. Perched on a peaceful wooded hillside with sweeping views across Bath and out to the Severn Estuary, it’s no surprise the judges were instantly captivated.

Nestled in the historic city of Bath, Stonecroft is a striking blend of contemporary design and timeless craftsmanship. Known as the Shingle House, its exterior is clad in warm, textured timber shingles nods to traditional forms while embracing modern architectural lines. Inside, the house is a study in light, space, and subtle materiality, where carefully considered proportions create a sense of calm and flow throughout.

Every detail reflects the owners’ vision for a home that is at once elegant, functional and deeply personal. Natural materials, muted palettes and bespoke finishes are layered with quiet sophistication, allowing the architecture itself to take centre stage. The result is a home that balances presence with intimacy, a contemporary retreat that still feels grounded in its historic surroundings.

Architect - Forgeworks

interior design - richardson studio

published - homebuilding & renovation

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A modern living room with a beige sofa, colorful pillows, a green area rug, a large potted plant, wall art, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking trees.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a green patterned backsplash, a central island with matching countertop, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A woman sitting on a chair in a modern living room with large green-leafed plants, decorative vases, sculptures, and a window showing greenery outside. A small dog is lying on the rug in front of her.
Modern house with large glass sliding doors on a hillside, surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Open-concept kitchen with terrazzo countertops and wooden cabinetry, adjacent to a dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and large windows with views of greenery.
Modern kitchen with a terrazzo island, wooden cabinetry, and a terrazzo backsplash. There are three black stools at the island and a sliding glass door leading outside.
Modern kitchen with a terrazzo counter and backsplash, wooden cabinets, a sink, and an island with a matching terrazzo top.
Modern outdoor patio with a green metal table, three matching chairs, and a bench, set against a garden with tall grasses, bushes, trees, and a cloudy sky.
Bright hallway with white walls, yellow trim, and doors, featuring a colorful decorative mask at the end.
A woman in a blue shirt and black pants holding a mug, standing in a modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a patterned green backsplash, and a marble countertop, with barstools at the island and a view of an outdoor patio.
Modern kitchen with terrazzo countertops, light wood cabinets, green leafy plant near large window, and unique pendant lighting.
Inside a dining room with a rustic wooden table, six wooden chairs, a black and white patterned table lamp, a large round paper lantern, a clock showing 2:15, a large window with a view of a balcony and a semi-urban landscape with trees and rooftops.
Modern outdoor patio with a gray table, four chairs, and a small lantern, overlooking lush greenery and trees under cloudy sky.
A bedroom with a pink headboard wall, a wooden bed with pink and white striped bedding, two small wooden stools on each side, built-in shelves with books and decorations, wall-mounted lamps, and a ceiling paper lantern.
Living room with green walls, a framed artwork of a woman holding a bird, a tan armchair with a patterned pillow, built-in white shelves with decorative items, a wall-mounted TV, and a doorway leading to a kitchen area with a high ceiling and wooden
Living room with a large potted plant near glass sliding door, beige armchair with pillow, rust-colored sofa with pillows, green walls, built-in shelves with decor, skylight in ceiling, wall-mounted lamps, framed art, and outdoor deck visible through
Bright, minimalist hallway with white and yellow walls, a yellow door at the end, and skylights illuminating the space.
Modern house with a large wooden deck, glass sliding doors, surrounded by greenery and garden beds, with trees in the background.