When I saw the plans, my immediate impression was… unbelievable. I thought this can’t be The Cotswolds. It must be California or Switzerland or anywhere else on the globe where good, modern architecture seems to happen naturally. But I was wrong. It is believable and it’s really happening in Gloucestershire.Masterpiece architecture is exciting enough wherever it is built, but there’s something extraordinary here.

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The ‘Landmark Houses’ programme at Lower Mill Estate, in the Cotswold Water Park, has invited architects such as Will Alsop, Eva Jiricna, Sutherland Hussey, Richard Meier and Partners, Roger Sherman, Sarah Featherstone, Alison Brooks, Piers Gough, and Greg Lynn to design a ‘landmark house’ within the incredibly beautiful woodland/waterland panoramas offered by the site
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Inspired by original, contemporary and innovative architecture from around the world, Lower Mill Estate has brought together an outstanding list of the world’s leading architects.

Guided by RIBA award-winning, master-planner Richard Reid, the estate combines homes of variety and genuine wow factor at every price range.

Each one is individually conceived and considered, every angle planned, every view maximised.

An abundance of glass and open space tie each home to the spectacular natural setting while prospective owners have the opportunity to customise their own design - an extra fireplace or larger roof deck are yours for the asking.