‘For a small modern house, this building actually contains a lot of big historical references. From the architecture of Roman villas, medieval cloisters, even the Georgian townhouse. But then, you see, Wilson Mizner – the American playwright – wrote ‘to pinch one idea is plagiarism, to pinch two is research’ and actually in the case of this house, to pinch dozens and whisk them into one beautiful, coherent whole – is genius.’ Kevin McCloud talking about Whole House on @RIBA House of the Year last night on @channel4 – available on All4 now! Congratulations to the winner – Caring Wood! @rural_office @jamesmacdonaldwright
