New work published — the Hollis Residence, photographed in full.

The case for a smaller house

18 March 2026 · Practice

At least once a year a client arrives with a brief for a bigger house and leaves with a plan for a better one. Floor area is the easiest thing to ask for and the most expensive thing to heat, clean and furnish.

Where the money goes instead

  • Better windows in the rooms you already have
  • Joinery that makes small rooms work harder
  • Light: daylight first, electric second

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