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Upside-down house near Helford River
Location:
Overlooking Helford river in Cornwall
Architect:
Roderick James Architects LLP
Frame Design:
Carpenter Oak
Details:
Nestled into a steep site this imaginatively designed barn house is 'upside-down' to take advantage of the stunning views over the Helford river in Cornwall. The first floor open plan living rooms are set into a canopy of old oak trees. Other features include arch braced trusses, extensive balconies and a spiral staircase.
Photos by Nigel Rigden

