The Cotswolds · Cheshire · The Home Counties
Found Associates, a leading name in luxury residential architecture and interior design, continues to expand its growing portfolio of one-off countryside residences across the Cotswolds, Cheshire, and the Home Counties. Known for their ability to sensitively transform historic homes and design contemporary extensions of architectural merit, the studio works closely with discerning clients to deliver homes that are truly bespoke, contextually grounded, and future-ready.
A 1970s Icon Reimagined
Among the studio’s recent highlights is the complete transformation of a striking glazed pavilion house originally designed in the 1970s by George Best’s architect of choice. Nestled within a mature garden lovingly nurtured by the current owners over many years, the house held deep emotional value—so much so that moving simply wasn’t an option.
Found Associates honoured the original architectural character while completely remodelling the layout to suit modern living. Sensitive extensions and a full retrofit ensured the home now meets contemporary standards of comfort, including the installation of energy-efficient glazing and enhanced thermal performance throughout. The result is a seamless blend of past and present—a revived architectural gem that remains rooted in its cherished garden setting.
A Gamekeeper’s Cottage Transformed
In the heart of the Cotswolds, Found Associates brought new life to a former gamekeeper’s cottage, delivering a truly unique residence that pairs rustic charm with bold contemporary design. The original “chocolate box” cottage was carefully restored, retaining its historic integrity and rural character.
Found Associates secured listed building consent for a significant extension, cleverly concealed within the sloping topography of the site. By reimagining a series of derelict outbuildings and working with the existing terraced landscape, the team created a dramatic single-elevation extension, partially buried with a green roof that melts into the surrounding hillside. The restrained palette of materials—chosen to echo the textures of the original Cotswold stone—ensures the new architecture complements, rather than competes with, the old.
This striking juxtaposition of old and new showcases Found’s ability to deliver elegant, contemporary interventions in highly sensitive rural settings. The resulting residence is as much a response to landscape and memory as it is to lifestyle—truly bespoke, and uniquely Cotswold.
Planning Success in the Surrey Hills
Further south, in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Found Associates has obtained planning permission for a substantial extension to a traditional brick farmhouse. Set within Green Belt land and framed by extensive gardens and woodland, the original two-storey property is being transformed through a carefully considered, contemporary addition.
Working within strict planning constraints, the team designed a bold yet sympathetic extension that sits in quiet dialogue with the original structure. This latest success demonstrates the studio’s expertise in negotiating planning permission for sensitive sites, while still delivering innovative, modern architecture that enhances both home and setting.
Architecture Rooted in Place, Designed for Life
From listed cottages to 1970s icons, and from rewilded gardens to protected landscapes, Found Associates continues to demonstrate a deep understanding of context, craft, and client vision. Their residential work across the English countryside is united by a commitment to quality, longevity, and thoughtful detail—creating homes that feel both entirely new and deeply familiar.
Whether restoring a period gem or crafting a bold architectural statement, Found Associates brings a considered, creative approach to every commission—redefining what it means to live beautifully in Britain’s most treasured landscapes.
