A home above the estuary. A room opened to the garden. Architecture begins with what makes a place—and the lives within it—particular.
A timber-framed home above the estuary.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the setting is central to the brief. The Boathouse combines an inverted arrangement with a timber structure, shaping the home around its surroundings and the way the family lives.
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Set into the slope. Open to the sea.
Replacing a prefabricated bungalow, the house brings together 180 m² of living space and a 58 m² garage and workshop. The plan follows the opportunities of the hillside, with a long veranda connecting the interior to coastal views.
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An existing home, reconsidered from within.
A 20% ground-floor extension opens up kitchen and dining spaces, with a discreet pantry and south-facing living room. Alongside these shared rooms, the plan makes room for work, play and the practical details of family life.
A project in mind? ↗At The Boathouse, an exposed timber frame brings the structure into everyday life. Open the view to explore the living space.
Founded in 1992 and led by Tamsin Lemesle, ABL3 is a family-owned practice based in Chiswick. More than three decades of experience, with a close interest in how people live.
From sensitive waterside settings to homes in the city, each project starts with a conversation about its place, its possibilities and the people it is for.
A new home, a different way of living, or a place with untapped potential. Tell us what you have in mind.
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