The Folly

This Paragraph 79 house takes the form of a classical folly, set within a riverside landscape along the River Severn near Shrewsbury.

The project has been developed in collaboration with:

• Alistair Baldwin Landscape Architects.

• The Traditional Architecture Group, through their design review process.

Drawing inspiration from the historic architecture of Shrewsbury, the design features:

• Local stone and brick, grounding the house in its regional heritage.

• A grotto entrance, facing the river, enhancing its sense of place.

• A zinc dome, crowning the structure with a striking focal point.

• River gods sculpted on the parapet, adding a symbolic connection to its riverside setting.

This project is a celebration of tradition and craftsmanship, reinterpreted in a contemporary architectural context.