Off-grid in the highlands
Miles from the nearest amenities and 800 metres above sea level, this 38 hectare Newbury site was conceived as an off-grid hideaway.
Stories
Michael Ellis Architects’ stories profile our residential, multi-residential and hospitality projects and explore design ideas.
Inverloch retreat
Understanding and appreciating the complexities of a rural site was the first step in transposing the brief onto tracing paper.
Stairwell + lightwell = dwell well
Flights of stairs can be one of the trickiest parts of a house to plan. They take up a large volume and leave only awkward triangular spaces beneath. They do have their perks though (other than the obvious).
The cook and the architect
Designing a kitchen can be a science in itself, and for Michael, it offers the opportunity to blend two of his passions – cooking and architecture.
Rethinking the master bedroom
Tips on how the master bedroom can be designed as a true retreat from the hustle and bustle.
One site, two faces
This two townhouse development offers two completely different architectural outcomes: a heritage cottage and contemporary townhouse.
A house for artists
This artists’ house in rural Yellingbo is a work of art and incorporates a zone for resting and a zone for working.
Mixed development “shop-top”
We have created a building built for the long haul in terms of its exposure to the nearby coastline, investment streams and workability.
Beyond 2020
2020 has been a watershed year for how we think about our home. We have a new appreciation for our living space and the role it plays in being our haven as well as the place we work, from both a physical and technological perspective.
The Merchant of Malvern
This project transforms a classic 1980s home into something more suited to the present day owners. It was delivered on time and on budget.