Inside Architect Richard Found's Cotswolds Retreat that Masterfully Blends Past and Present

[@mrveeral]

The storytelling behind the design is incredible. This is what archi films are all about. Well done Est!

[@est_living]

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[@anniekruse2313]

couldn't agree more... beautiful

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Thank you Annie ;)

[@cook5436]

The vast, empty rooms yawned before him like open graves, each meticulously crafted detail a desperate attempt to fill the void within himself. He shook his head, banishing the thought. No, he couldn't bear to face that crushing solitude, that inescapable truth. With frantic energy, he resumed his imaginary tour, his voice growing louder, more manic, as if to drown out the whispers of his own mortality.

[@est_living]

This design is divisive, have you considered a career in poetry? This is very pensive. Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@sophiemlewis]

What a pleasure to watch. The videography transports you - take me there! Richard also speaks beautifully; he is honest and genuine about how his home came to life. True architectural storytelling.

[@est_living]

Thank you Sophie, one of team est living favourite films too.

[@_happy_investing]

I’m in love with this building ❤ and it’s beautiful surroundings, WOW 😮

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[@matthewzcarpenter]

WE NEED MORE OF THESE VIDEOS. And we need them more frequently 😩. They’re so well done, beautifully shot, and the music is perfect. Insanely beautiful, calming, and educational. PLEASE.

[@est_living]

Thanks for your kind words - we're always working on new content! Stay Tuned, team estliving,com

[@cesarbahar786]

Love your home it looks very, very peaceful and very nature. 🏡❤️🤗

[@est_living]

Thank you! 😊

[@channancha]

loved the way how he was successful in bringing a new language that has a connection to the old building and makes it seamless and humble addition to such a serene environment.

[@est_living]

Seamless and effortless.

[@aaroncoltman4348]

This makes me emotional on many levels. The beauty of the build. The videography. The subtle backing tones. It's just beautiful.

[@est_living]

Glad you enjoyed Aaron, beautiful words. Stay tuned for more to come. Kindest, team est.

[@christopher_schwab]

Richard - what a beautiful, meditative space you have built. What a gift it would be to visit someday.

[@Rice_Cake_]

Inspirational, beautifully filmed

[@est_living]

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[@andreelliott467]

A natural take on a home is the excitements in what architects and engineers do with the things we call home.

[@est_living]

So interesting touring through Richard Found's home.

[@monakelly1720]

Stunning. I love the mix of old and new and this was beautifully done.

[@est_living]

Thank you so much! Stay tuned for more exceptional design, team estliving.com

[@siwemabindisa2927]

Wow, this is hands down the most beautiful project I love in the UK.. So peaceful, clean lines, airy, bright and the views (nature)... Stunning!!

[@est_living]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@miffycoady.]

Incredibly inspiring design - in particular the historical and modern intersection. Beautiful landscape and location too.

[@est_living]

Incredible inspiration designed by Richard Found

[@mrbc1848vu]

Well Done - Bravo! A house oasis in Nature. What a nice retreat from the hectic day to day.

[@est_living]

Absolutely, stunning surrounds and country escape outside London

[@SilentSpaceDesign]

What a beautiful home and location.

[@est_living]

It really is! Stay tuned, estliving.com

[@byronskoretz7650]

Beyond stunning! Love love love!

[@est_living]

Thank you for your kind words Byron, stay tuned for more films to come! Kindest, team estliving.com

[@emmyf9696]

What a stunning home with a wonderful mix of traditional and modern materials. This place looks magical.

[@est_living]

The historical and the contemporary design are magical, no doubt.

[@UniqueDesign-b2z]

This video is super helpful; I’ll definitely try this in my next project

[@jackseedsman]

Such an incredible home and story behind its inception and design!

[@est_living]

An incredible architectural gem set in the ancient woodlands - magical.

[@erikleypoldt8275]

So Clean, beautifully connected to past and present.

[@est_living]

Glad you enjoyed seeing inside Richards home, it’s a privilege the lake and ancient woodlands provide magical landscape for the home.

[@MichaelLudwiglm]

Super nice house and beautiful area

[@est_living]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@matthewyarnell]

This is stunning. Living in London, the desire for space and greenery resonates strongly to me.

[@est_living]

Glad you enjoyed - stay tuned for more films.

[@philprof]

Beautifully done. The whole of it is just stunning-the videography, architecture, and storytelling . . . Everything is perfection. And incredibly inspiring

[@est_living]

Thank you Robert for the kind note, stay tuned for more est films to come.

[@birgit4768]

Absolutly stunning 🤩 incredible architecture , really fell in love with it 😅😅

[@est_living]

Thank you so much 😀

[@AndrewDBrown2020]

Simply beautiful - what a thing.....

[@est_living]

Glad you enjoyed Andrew, beautiful words. Stay tuned for more to come. Kindest, team est.

[@brigittecraig9586]

Magnificent! What a spectacular home amongst a breathtaking landscape, this has been captured so perfectly 👌🏼

[@est_living]

Thank you very much!

[@andycodes2508]

Really enjoyed watching this short film, the intersection of architectural langages is very inspiring.

[@est_living]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeanpaulfung_]

One of my all time fav houses! 🙌😍❤️

[@est_living]

We’re with you. Glad you enjoyed the film.

[@meganmayrawson]

A sensitive reimagining of the original dwelling & contemporary pavilions. The surrounding woodlands offers a serene backdrop to this archetypal home.

[@est_living]

The relationship between the old the new design makes the project.

[@bilc9236]

One of the most succesful peices of Architectural design and Material choice and implementation through high quality craftsmansship I have seen in a very long time! Congratulations to all those involved. Im certainly very jelous.

[@est_living]

So aptly put. Thank you, glad you enjoyed this film.

[@Max-mj5cc]

What a ohenomanel building, what a phenomenal landscape - I'd love to visit it one day!

[@est_living]

We were thrilled to visit in person, such a phenomenal film experience.

[@mariaaugustabernal7095]

wonderful house!

[@est_living]

We appreciate your kind words. 🙏

[@khk5723]

It is a lovely setting: a blessing to live in such a location. The rooftop terrace railings should have been in glass instead of masonry so that you could have unobstructed view of the field while seated.

[@XTSu-sl1bb]

You did well sir. Tastefully done, stone makes it work.

[@est_living]

Cotswold stone looks exceptional, an ideal building material.

[@Lmi109]

That fireplace is sooo awesome

[@est_living]

Isn't it?

[@marcusmason3100]

The fireplace… just damn. The scale and functionality w the wood piles is like the open hearth in a castle baronal hall as old as the original cottage but the low profile takes it to a modern brutalism in which those 21 century hi-fi speakers can belong. How appropriate to be adjacent, both sound and heat are wave forms of energy.

[@est_living]

Exceptional feedback Marcus. Thrilled you enjoyed the film.

[@sethdlodlo]

Beautiful

[@est_living]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@romikim4548]

Beautiful house!

[@est_living]

It really is! Thank you, team estliving.com

[@darien33]

Magnífica casa. Integración impecable ¡¡¡

[@est_living]

Gracias Darien!

[@ZoltanTemesvari_temy]

"Beautiful place! Let's build something grandiose steel and concrete here where we can sit inside and look outside enjoying this beautiful place!"

[@tanyaleef5138]

Beautifully presented enjoy human interaction in lush environment

[@est_living]

The ancient woodlands are magical.

[@threekids1427]

Wow, what a lovely journey I went on. Clearly a lot of effort has gone into maximising form and function.

[@est_living]

The design dialogue between the historical and contemporary is clever and magical.

[@deborahlittke2225]

A big kid's fort - magical & fun...

[@est_living]

Like a kid in a cubby house, it’s clear Richard so enjoys his home. This is what makes our series ‘Where Architects Live’ a success, be sure to follow along.

[@tuanhung7085]

Magnificent! Love from Vietnam.

[@est_living]

Thank you, stay tuned and enjoy more design films.

[@iZARDESIGNWORKSHOP]

WOW! JUST WOW!

[@est_living]

Thank you for your feedback, make you sure you follow our channel for more WOW content. Cheers, team est living

[@RyanJohnsonD]

That's wild. The classic with the new. Those are huge pieces of architectures. Swivel chairs make total sense for social and visual interaction in those vast spaces. Who makes those chairs @4:41

[@est_living]

The contemporary architecture built into the landscape using the Cotswold stone is impressive, particularly how the design intersects with the new home. Stay tuned for chair details, team estliving.com

[@alejandro6823]

the cottage looks lived inn, the new building looks like a showroom not meant to be lived inn but merely admired

[@est_living]

The cottage is lovely, visiting the home in person was a magical experience. Thanks for your view, it is what makes this channel engaging.

[@GillesBattlefield]

This is one of the coolest houses I have ever seen

[@est_living]

Agree!

[@boohex]

this house is absolutely beautiful

[@est_living]

Wouldn't it be fabulous to stay and experience the beautiful surrounds.

[@cpanczak]

Wow, just beautiful

[@est_living]

Thank you very much!

[@TomasStudio212]

piece of art 😍

[@est_living]

👌

[@amymgallagher]

Ancient woodland meeting two beautiful architectural types.

[@est_living]

So true Amy, the design dialogue between the old and the new buildings.

[@ericchristen2623]

Well planted. Fits okay. Original, not in the least.

[@Jasper-nk5fo]

Did he say ‘turning your phone off for three hours and properly relaxing”?! We’ve set ourselves a low bar for ‘properly relaxing” but what a beautiful space to attempt it :)

[@gazman9468]

Indeed. All of the mentions of London too...I know far too many who've been sucked into that lifestyle and think it's normal to only have a handful of days off a year and never really switch off.

[@christianemeiners9224]

Looks like it is in a modern fairy tale - lovely.

[@est_living]

What a beautiful sentiment Christiane ❤️

[@taironevieira1288]

AMEI lindo demais PARABÉNS .

[@est_living]

Thank you, your passion is contagious! We loved your feedback. 👏👏

[@miss1905]

Why are people so jealous!! If we had money all of us would seek this type of home,its amazingly done tastefully furnished, i just want to run my hand over the stone,it looks beautiful 🎉❤❤

[@eralec]

Very beautiful.

[@est_living]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kalsterling719]

Sick, good

[@est_living]

Thanks 🔥

[@theskyyisgold8824]

beautiful!

[@est_living]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Bao171]

Brilliant design

[@est_living]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaela.5363]

I like how the modern house is finished with old-fashioned stone - conceptually it shouldn't work but it does

[@est_living]

It really does work, the design is exceptional.

[@ayxanibrahimov-p5r]

How are the rooms illuminated in the evening with such low lighting? Is this a choice?

[@adnanlatif1722]

1 of the very best house in U.K

[@est_living]

🙌

[@JDalius]

very nice and project

[@est_living]

Many many thanks

[@jasmarr]

beautiful!!!

[@est_living]

Thank you Jas, glad you enjoyed the film.

[@Transit_my-way]

Incredible ❤

[@est_living]

❤️

[@rosariodirosa2060]

It seems perfect except that I would put the glazed façade at least 30 cm internally to create a wall's thickness...

[@1ndle]

1:45 I like how this guy thinks.

[@est_living]

👏👏👏

[@GlitchingWithAlandi]

It has the feel of a film set-slightly surreal. It doesn't quite resemble a home, but rather a common space or hotel reception.

[@vaahbesh5475]

loved it

[@est_living]

Thank you for your feedback. An exceptional home in an exceptional location.

[@julietphillips1991]

"...no properties elsewhere to see." I'm in!

[@est_living]

As are we!

[@youbian]

Bravo cinematography. Are you hiring 😂

[@est_living]

Thanks have passed on to our team! Not at this stage... stay tuned.

[@dizmix]

Nice

[@est_living]

Thanks, very nice design by Richard Found.. best, team estliving.com

[@PKlabrador]

Looks like an industrial complex attached to a beautiful cottage

[@Roustabout22]

Don’t you just love architects…. No mention of the builder, carpenter etc. it’s all We, I, We, I.

[@IamCaptainDeadpo0l]

"people who live in a glass house change their clothes in the basement."-- Sun Tzu

[@johnmccadden7121]

He's taken this centuries-old cottage and created an addition for centuries to come. Brilliant pairing.

[@est_living]

Absolutely agree with you, brilliantly paired and exceptional design by Richard Found. Thank you, team estliving.com

[@TG-hr2kv]

Cottage all day everyday- forget the rest

[@moonbeeps]

This looks like a house of horrors. Those big empty concrete hallways look like a scene of a horror movie where you can't find the door of the house and the crazy owner wants to hunt you down.

[@adhidassler]

then you see big poster in the bedroom that says "ripp legs apart" lol.. i agree with you

[@sm70911]

wow

[@est_living]

An impressive setting and exceptional design. Stay tuned for more from this series. Kind regards, team est

[@romanshadrin1214]

отличное поместье

[@est_living]

Superb location and beautiful ancient woodlands. Stay tuned, team estliving.com

[@spanishjohn420]

bloody love that

[@est_living]

🙌

[@Heersh1]

واو جميل جدا ريتشارد

[@est_living]

Absolutely, exceptional design by Richard Found. Best, team estliving.com

[@skylnstudio1439]

01:03 Howl"s moving castle . Does anyone else sees the resemble?

[@est_living]

Great point!

[@starjeweller]

Less as is possible, in naturally recyclable materials.

[@zigzag4273]

This house looks like it would Nathan Bateman's house. Really nice how it morphs from the environment.

[@est_living]

Great point.

[@anthonyrondolino8148]

Just an opinion from someone who just returned from two weeks in the Cotswolds…..I think a better look for the modern portion of the build would have been to make the new walls appear more like the traditional dry stack field wall with proper cock ‘n hen limestone coping.

[@est_living]

Opinions welcome, the opportunity makes this platform so engaging. Two weeks in the Cotswolds sounds ideal.

[@nongroupthought5076]

Just wow

[@est_living]

We hear you ;) This home is a WOW!

[@donovanvprose]

hahaha the art in the bedroom...

[@Driesketeer]

Opened KZbin to find dumbbell reviews 🌝

[@613497]

👌🏻✨

[@est_living]

✨

[@AAAAAAndreyAndreev]

the modern house looks like a psychopathic parasyte next to a cottage

[@thecrymble2646]

please do timestamps the next time

[@est_living]

Thank you planing to include moving forward.

[@mlc2158]

😍

[@est_living]

:)

[@EugeneBuvard]

I don't believe there's anybody living in that building

[@atoms-to-atoms]

Elegant, but those stairs would give me vertigo!...Minimalism is also about size reduction , maybe just too austere!

[@est_living]

Thanks for the feedback, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts!

[@pammy35]

For drinks, um what is there up there?..

[@friederichnietzsch]

it's interesting when you think that that cottage from 1730 was not built by someone who had studied architecture

[@est_living]

Yes very interesting..