We’re proud to announce that Studio Cottage has received a 2025 RIBA Award for the South West and Wessex Region, our first RIBA accolade, and a proud milestone for our practice. Studio Cottage, located just outside Cirencester on the edge of the Cotswolds AONB, is a thoughtful and meticulous repair and adaptation of a Grade II-listed arts and crafts cottage and thatched outbuilding.

Dating back to the 18th century, this charming cottage was to be renovated, using an approach that focussed on simplicity, sustainability, and practicality. The renovation project, led by Other Studio Architects centred on an extension that would seamlessly integrate with the existing cottage while minimising its environmental footprint. Unlike conventional approaches heavy on steel and concrete, we employed innovative structural solutions that were efficient and elegant. Th

In the picturesque rural landscape of Twyford, Hampshire, stood a modest home awaiting transformation. The owners sought not just an...