The house was designed for vacations, with a plan that can be modified to suit varying numbers of people. The site is one of outstanding natural beauty bordering on the estuary of the river Fal.

The provision of two internal staircases in combination with sliding screen walls allows the house to be enjoyed in summer and winter months.

The structure consists of a tubular steel frame, with reinforced concrete floors. The external walls are of glass and G.R.P. polyurethane-filled panels, with neoprene joints. The steel frame is painted green, and the GRP panels are white. Background heating is provided by means of an underfloor hot water system. The sloping glazing has retractable blinds installed to control solar gain.

Awards

• RIBA Regional Award 1975

(design : Colquhoun + Miller)