RIBA House of the Year 2023 shortlist: Saltmarsh House

The Royal Institute of British Architects awards the House of the Year annually to the best example of a one-off house designed by an architect in the UK, celebrating excellence and innovation in home design.

Saltmarsh House, Isle of Wight by Niall McLaughlin Architects
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A pyramidal copper roof with a crisp minimalist eavesdrop edge, seems to hover above an intricate glass pavilion, taking reference from the repeating pitched-roofed glasshouses that once graced the same grounds. Large windows provide uninterrupted harbour views, the use of glass and steel create a sense of lightness and transparency that blends seamlessly into the surroundings.

"What's been nice about this building is to see the way in which the people have come in and started to use it. They've filled it with really beautiful art and furniture, in a way that has given me real pleasure." -- Niall McLaughlin, Principal Architect, Niall McLaughlin Architects.

"The client was very interested in architecture and design culture. As a keen gardener, she has interest in the seasons, weather, and landscape generally. We felt if we could meet all of those expectations, then we were on good course." -- Alastair Browning, Associate Architect, Niall McLaughlin Architects.