Winner of an RIBA Award for architectural excellence, the Framehouse is a very special detached five-bedroom eco home designed by Marcus Lee, formerly an associate director at the Richard Rogers Partnership. It is discreetly located at the end of a cul-de-sac, with off-street parking and a large garden. It was sold by The Modern House in 2015.

The house was featured on Channel Four’s Grand Designs. It is built using Siberian larch, with Red Cedar for frames and cladding, and Douglas Fir for the balconies, all of which add subtle variations of tone. Eco features include an air-source heat pump and rainwater harvesting. The layout is based on Japanese design, with storage arranged along the sidewalls, hiding the washing facilities.

The architect, Marcus Lee, spent 21 years at Richard Rogers Partnership, where he was involved with the design of the Lloyds Building and Heathrow Terminal Five. He left to establish his own practice, FLACQ, which later merged with Arup Associates, and latterly he has worked with Glenn Howells. He is currently a Partner at LEEP Architects.