Thames Riverside Eco-House near completion

A huge thank you to Jeremy and his team for letting us take a look around Magpie as it nears completion, the glass balustrading was in progress when we dropped by. The family are hugely excited to settle in ahead of schedule and in readiness for autumnal and winter festivities.

Magpie is located below the railway bridge in Staines-upon-Thames and is a bespoke design suited to the clients brief and budget whilst maximising the benefit of its stunning setting on the river. A superb eco-build of our design, wholly supported by Runnymede Borough Council, and built to exacting requirements. Careful positioning of glazing affords magical views of the river and outlook up and down stream.

There was no artificial light or heating running when we visited, yet in the second week of October the home was bright and comfortable. Super-insulation meant there was no indication of overheating in the summer just passed. A fabric first approach coupled with intelligent passive design wins again. A simple yet rich pallet of materials compliments the modern vernacular form, the upper floor cedar looking beautiful above the brickwork and raised plinth.

Well done all and we look forward to posting the photoshoot and welcome party!