Theresa Simon & Partners Ltd.

Living Architecture has asked a series of established and emerging world-class architects to build houses around the UK. The houses will be available to rent for holidays by the general public.

The inspiration for Living Architecture came from a desire for people to be able to experience what it is like to live, eat and sleep in a space designed by an outstanding architectural practice.

The houses are:

•  The Balancing Barn,  MVRDV (the Netherlands) in Thorington, Suffolk. Due to complete June 2010.

• The Shingle House,  Nord Architecture (UK) in Dungeness, Kent. Due to complete July 2010.

• The In-Between House, Jarmund/Vigsnæs Architects (Norway) in Thorpeness, Suffolk. Due to complete September 2010.

• The Long House, Hopkins Architects (UK) in Cockthorpe, Norfolk. Due to complete Spring 2011.

• A Secular Retreat, Peter Zumthor (Switzerland) in South Devon. Due to complete Winter 2011.

Please see www.livingarchitectureblog.com to watch the progress on the houses.