Best new private house

This low-lying, expansive house in Chabrey encompasses two bedrooms, a garage and an indoor pool in a single volume. Reminiscent of an agricultural building or a hangar, its material simplicity allows it to blend into the rural landscape. The external walls and roof are clad in thin slats of wood, and the roof oversails the walls to create a covered walkway.

Visit wallpaper.com on 10th January to see a full list of the winners from the Wallpaper* Design Awards 08 in association with Jaguar.