A small modern house with a red corrugated metal exterior, large windows, and a chimney, situated on a grassy area with trees and shrubs around, and a small deck with outdoor furniture.

The Bide

Services:
Full Architectural Services, Self-build

Status:
Completed

www.thebide.com

Set within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Bide is a contemporary holiday retreat designed as a place to slow down and reconnect. With its bold red façade and compact form, the design makes a striking yet sensitive addition to the rural setting.

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Expansive glazing frames sweeping views of the countryside, creating a unique retreat that feels both modern and deeply rooted in its landscape.

Handcrafted as a self-build by studio founder Scott, the project was realised using CNC manufacturing techniques to achieve precision and efficiency. Expansive glazing frames sweeping views of the countryside, creating a unique retreat that feels both modern and deeply rooted in its landscape.

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Info

Micro-houses & Holiday Cabins
Passivhaus Design
Project Management
Client Design Advisor

Services

Full Architectural Services
Feasibility Studies
Interior Design
Furniture Selection
CNC Fabrication

Living room with wooden stairs, built-in shelves with decorative objects, and a black frame fireplace on a white wall.
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Architecture &
Spatial Design Services

Company No. 11652386