What We're Reading: 'Old to New: Houses by Paul Archer Design'

‘Old to New’ presents 26 case studies of projects by Paul Archer Design and essays by the architect, including ‘Working with Old Buildings’, ‘How to Green Your Old House’ and ‘Working with Glass’.

Paul Archer set up Paul Archer Design in 1999 to concentrate on high-quality residential work. Projects to date range from a 17th-century farmhouse extension to a zero-carbon new-build house, Green Orchard in Gloucestershire. The practice is known for combining environmentally friendly architecture with a Modernist aesthetic. In 2012 Paul Archer was shortlisted for a RIBA award and in 2007 he won the Architects’ Journal ‘Small Project of the Year Award’.

The Modern House had an apartment on Highbury Hill designed by Paul Archer on the market earlier this year.

Paul Archer Design is one of a number of entries recently added to our Directory of Architects and Designers.

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