Selected work · Bath

St Stephens House

A new-build home on a challenging site in central Bath

I coordinated planning, pre-commencement works and the entire build on this steep hillside site. Before construction could begin, archaeological investigations were required because the site was thought to lie at the edge of a Roman burial ground. Creating a level building area involved removing almost 10,000 tonnes of material and carefully dismantling a listed retaining wall, which was rebuilt to match the original after construction.

Completed in 13 months, including excavation, the house combines distinctive internal spaces with parking integrated into the building behind electric gates. A roof terrace with decking and planting provides an open outdoor space with extensive views across Bath.

Close-up of a stone wall with the engraved text 'ST STEPHENS HOUSE'. In the background, there is a modern building with windows, a door, and two small potted trees.
A modern residential building with a courtyard paved with cobblestones, featuring large glass doors, potted plants, and a bench, with a clear blue sky overhead.
A courtyard with a cobblestone surface, potted plants, tree, and building with large windows and glass doors, under a partly cloudy sky.
Balcony with wooden lounge chairs, potted plants, and a glass railing overlooking rooftops and trees under a blue sky with clouds.
Modern white house with large glass doors, outdoor wooden dining table with chairs, surrounded by landscaped garden with grass and plants, against a bright sky with clouds.
A row of young trees with white blossoms supported by bamboo stakes installed along a white building wall, under a clear blue sky.
A modern, minimalistic kitchen and dining area with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a kitchen island with bar stools. White walls, light wood flooring, framed wall art, and potted plants are visible.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble backsplash, a Stainless steel stove, and a fruit wood island. Simulated photography of a bright and clean interior with framed pictures on the wall and a potted plant.
Kitchen with white cabinets, marble backsplash, and a wooden island. There are potted plants on the island, a stove, and a sink with a faucet. Framed black-and-white photographs hang on the wall.
A spacious, modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a round table and chairs, decorated with potted plants and wall art.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden kitchen island, and metal bar stools. Two large white pendant lights hang above the island, and there are potted plants on the island. Wall decor includes black and white framed photographs, and the room f
Living room with large glass doors leading to a patio, natural daylight, white walls, wooden floor, and a wooden table in the foreground.
A modern living room with a light-colored sofa, patterned throw pillows, a coffee table, wooden flooring, and built-in shelves with decorative items and a wall-mounted TV.
Living room with white built-in shelves, a wall-mounted TV, and decor including vases, picture frames, and small plants, with a skylight ceiling.
Bright living room with white walls, wooden flooring, a round wooden dining table with white chairs, and a gray sofa. Built-in shelves with decorative items and a wall-mounted TV are visible.
A modern bathroom with a shower area enclosed by glass, a white sink with chrome fixtures, a toilet, beige tiled walls and floor, a mirror, a wall-mounted light, and a towel rack with folded towels.
A modern bathroom featuring a white freestanding bathtub, a beige marble vanity with two sinks, and two round mirrors mounted on the wall. The room has beige marble tiles on one wall, a white ceiling with recessed lighting, and a small potted plant o
Modern bathroom with a white bathtub, beige tiled wall, white vanity with two sinks, round mirror, small plant, and bathroom essentials on the countertop.
View from a hallway into a living room with framed artwork on the walls and a white sofa.
A bedroom with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
Small bathroom with white walls, a mirror, a sink, and a toilet. There is a towel rack with towels, a wicker basket, and bottles on a shelf. The door is white with gold hinges and hooks.
A bright, minimalist entryway with a staircase on the left, a wooden chest of drawers on the right, decorated with a vase of flowers, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. White walls with trim, and a map on the left wall.
A spacious walk-in closet with white built-in cabinets and drawers lining both sides, a large rectangular mirror on the right wall, and a window at the far end letting in natural light.
A bright bedroom with white walls, a large bed with white bedding and green pillows, a round wooden side table, and large windows with glass doors leading outside, letting in natural light.
A minimalist bedroom with a white bed and beige pillows, a beige headboard with a wooden frame, a small white side table with a lamp and decorative items, a window with a partly open blind, and beige carpet flooring.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, gray tiled backsplash, and a stainless steel sink. There is a floating shelf with decorative pots and a small plant, and a pipe shelf on the wall. The ceiling has a skylight and recessed lighting.
View of a modern white residential building with large windows and a courtyard paved with stone tiles, enclosed by a white wall, with tall trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, outdoor furniture including a round table with candles and chairs, landscaped garden beds with grasses and plants, a small pool or hot tub, and neighboring rooftops with chimneys under a blue sky with scattered c
Two wooden lounge chairs with white fabric seats and backs placed on a patio, facing a stone wall with greenery and trees behind it.
Outdoor patio area with wooden dining table, six wooden chairs, two glass vases, and a white candle inside a glass holder. Tall ornamental grass plants in the foreground. Large glass door with a gray frame and partial view of a patio or garden outsid