Homes are rarely just bricks and mortar. They are long-imagined dreams, carefully saved-for plans, and often the backdrop to the most important chapters of family life. At Caullystone, it is these stories — and the people behind them — that shape every design.. A Terrace of three houses in Plymouth 2019 This feature will remain pinned as an evolving journal of the practice’s work: a place to introduce new projects as they take shape, revisit completed homes and share news, in

In the gentle light of a Cornish town, this once modest semi-detached house stood as a familiar figure, practical, dependable, and quietly rooted in its era. Its pebble-dashed façade and simple layout spoke of a time when homes were neatly divided and clearly defined, yet over the years it had begun to feel increasingly constrained, its spaces no longer quite keeping pace with modern family life. Street View of the Extension and Remodel What has emerged from its transformatio

In the quiet landscape of the Seven Bays, where sea air moves through hedges and stone walls and the pace of life softens with the sound of distant waves, we are currently working on a modest new home designed to mark the beginning of a long-awaited chapter. After decades of busy working life in the heart of Birmingham, its future owners have chosen Cornwall as the place where city rhythms give way to coastal walks, slower mornings, and time spent with family when their child

Planning often feels like one of those official processes that sits quietly in the background of everyday life, yet it plays an important role in shaping the places where we live. Whenever someone wants to make changes to a property or introduce something new into the landscape, planning is the system that helps decide whether those ideas can move forward. At its heart, planning is about balance — allowing places to grow and evolve while protecting the character, environment

In a quiet coastal bay where a row of modest bungalows once sat low against the skyline, one property has been thoughtfully reimagined into something altogether more striking. What was once a simple single-storey home has been transformed through a carefully designed loft extension, creating a contemporary coastal house that feels both spacious and beautifully connected to its surroundings. The original bungalow had the familiar character of many homes built in the mid-twenti

In a quiet village in North Cornwall, where winding lanes open onto far-reaching skies and the sea is never far from sight, a small development is adding a thoughtful and understated chapter to the local landscape. The project consists of two semi-detached three-bedroom houses, designed with a clear respect for the character of Cornwall’s villages while embracing the comfort and practicality of modern living. Pair of 3 Bedroom Semi-detached Houses Set neatly back from the roa

Tucked quietly within a garden in North Cornwall, a small but beautifully considered building has become part of the rhythm of everyday family life. Designed as a home office and art studio, it reflects the way many families in Cornwall now live and work — where creativity, work and family life gently weave together. Modern Outbuilding with Curved Roof For the owners, both working from home, the house had slowly filled with the tools of modern working life. Laptops on kitchen

In North Cornwall, where practical living and characterful design often go hand in hand, plans for a new garage building at a family home show how thoughtful architecture can quietly enhance everyday life while respecting the local vernacular. The existing detached garage has long been part of the property, built in traditional stone with a slate roof and simple timber detailing. Over time, however, it has become clear that the structure no longer meets the needs of modern li

On a quiet residential street in Padstow, where everyday life unfolds at an unhurried Cornish pace, a striking contemporary home sits comfortably within its coastal setting. With its clean lines, natural materials and generous glazing, the house brings a fresh architectural note to the street while remaining firmly rooted in the character of north Cornwall. House in Padstow with Garage Parking at Street Level From the road, the most distinctive feature is the natural stone ba

In one of Plymouth’s most neighbourhoods, where tall trees arch over wide pavements and elegant terraces speak of the city’s prosperous past, a once modest garage has been transformed into something rather special. The original building, though practical, did little to enhance its surroundings. In its place now stands a carefully judged contemporary structure — confident yet courteous — designed not to compete with its historic neighbours, but to complement them. Lower in hei

There is something undeniably romantic about the idea of a café on the water in Cornwall, and in 2016 we were invited to bring that vision to life. The brief was simple yet beguiling: design a café to be built on a barge and moored within one of Cornwall’s most popular harbour towns, creating a new focal point amid fishing boats, granite quays and salt-tinged air. Cafe on a Barge in a Cornish Harbour Town From the outset, the ambition was for something that felt entirely at h

There are corners of Plymouth where past and present sit companionably side by side. Greenbank, just a gentle stroll from Mutley Plain and the city centre, is one such place – a neighbourhood shaped by Victorian ambition, wartime resilience and a new generation of thoughtful regeneration. Greenbank Terrace Plymouth - Modern Apartment Block On the prominent junction of Greenbank Road and Greenbank Terrace, a striking new residential building now stands where once a commercial

Set on the edge of a north Cornwall village, where open fields roll gently towards the distant shimmer of the Atlantic, this much-loved family home has long been a busy, happy place. With its generous garden, mature Cornish hedge and views across unspoilt countryside, it is the sort of setting where grandchildren tumble across the lawn and three generations gather around the kitchen table. Yet like so many Cornish homes, it has quietly been asked to do more than it was ever d

There’s something quietly hopeful about a brownfield site finding a new purpose. On the edge of a North Cornwall village, where the lanes narrow and the hedge banks rise, a work-in-progress plan is taking shape for a small, mixed development: eight houses in total, four for open market sale and four classed as affordable homes. It’s modest in scale, but in a county where the conversation about housing has become as much a part of everyday life as the weather, even small schem

A decade ago, on a modest roadside plot in mid Cornwall, a small gap between established homes offered the chance to do something purposeful. It wasn’t a sweeping rural site with panoramic views, nor a landmark position demanding architectural drama. Instead, it was the sort of everyday village setting where good design has to work hard and justify itself quietly. In 2014, that opportunity became two semi-detached one-bedroom homes — a compact development shaped by practicali

Tucked into the folds of Cornwall’s rugged coastline, where sea mist drifts across wildflower meadows and the Atlantic murmurs against ancient cliffs, a new kind of escape is taking shape. For a small coastal hotel with big ambitions, the answer to increasing guest accommodation has come in a form as timeless as the landscape itself: the shepherd’s hut — reimagined, refined, and beautifully reconnected. Shepherds Huts Traditionally modest and mobile, shepherd’s huts have long

In one of Bath’s most elegant Georgian terraces, where honeyed stone catches the shifting Somerset light, a Grade II listed townhouse stands with the quiet assurance that only centuries of good proportions can bestow. Sash windows align with mathematical grace, Bath stone glows warmly at dusk, and beyond the refined façade lies a garden that stretches long and green behind the house — a private world unfolding away from the street. Rear of the Grade II Listed Building Follow

Caullystone as a Studio have always relished the opportunity to work closely with clients on self-build projects, guiding them from first sketch to final finish and sharing in the satisfaction that comes from creating something truly personal. Jonathan, having self-built two homes of his own, understands first-hand the ambition, emotion and sheer determination that go into such a journey – particularly when working to a tight budget. Built in 2020 and delivered within careful

In Cornwall, architecture rarely stands alone. It sits against granite cliffs, moorland horizons and ever-changing skies. A well-designed green roof can help a home settle into its surroundings, blurring the line between building and landscape. But here, perhaps more than anywhere, success lies in respecting the elements. A living roof above the Atlantic can be both resilient and beautiful — provided it is designed with as much care beneath the surface as above it. Living Roo

There’s something rather special about designing a golf simulator in Cornwall. Not simply because of the technology — although that has come a long way — but because here, perhaps more than anywhere else, buildings must sit gently in the landscape. This latest project, set above the Camel Estuary and close to Trevose Golf and Country Club, is a perfect example of that delicate balance between innovation and restraint. The brief was wonderfully simple: create a space where the