Macdonald Wright

Macdonald Wright Architects is an east London architectural practice specialising in well-designed, low energy buildings.

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

@LAdelaideS @mayorofhackney @carowoodley @WGHaggerston @MayorofLondon @GroundworkLON Such a lovely addition to the basin. The willow perimeter is a wonderful detail. I look forward to seeing everything grow and the wildlife arrive. Thanks so much to all involved for your hard work!

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/IoHSjkJmlb

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

Just posted a photo @ Clapton Library https://t.co/2UCjQ8D2zp

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

@PriceandMyers @MoversShakersUK @PhilipHudson5 Congratulations Phil - keep shaking it!

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

@ForsterAnnette @RIBA @Rural_Office @GrandDesigns @chris_keymer @HeritageRoofing @wienerbergeruk Thanks to #keymer and @wienerbergeruk for such a beautifully crafted tile. A huge thank you also to Gary Lambert & team at https://t.co/9N3RFH0Zr8 for their technical and practical skill resolving details but also for keeping the architects in good humour at all times.

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

@RIBA @CoffeyArch @GrandDesigns Great house - very clever use of the site. Exceptional detail. Love it.

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

Looks amazing. Looking forward to visiting @tonkin_liu later today to see their critically acclaimed Sun Rain Room. https://t.co/fI6tk3Jn1w

[Aesthetica Magazine @AestheticaMag]

Projects from London-based architecture studio @tonkin_liu create symbiotic structures that connect art, building and nature @BathArtists until 5 December https://t.co/s4wHCr4SdH

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

@rktecture @RIBA @RIBASouthEast @Rural_Office @GrandDesigns Agree grouping seemed a bit arbitrary. Groups aside there were some great houses on both shortlist and long list. Lots I'd like to visit for a closer look.

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

@chris_keymer Thank you Christine and all @Keymer1588 for the lovely tiles. All 146,000 of them.

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

It is a joy to work with @PatsWH and I hope we'll work together for many years to come. https://t.co/yMHY3Txa8y

[Niall Maxwell @Rural_Office]

Other buggers efforts (OBE)
1) Patrick the project manager. Appointed by James to manage the job on site, steady the ship and keep everyone in line. He’s not a sergeant major, just a pragmatist with charm. A country boy at heart who keeps fit and keeps hens.
Thank you Patrick.

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

@rktecture @RIBA @RIBASouthEast @Rural_Office @GrandDesigns Its also worth examining the relationship between cost and architectural merit. Is something better because its more affordable, or worse if expensive? Architecture is in the public domain so always a question worth asking.

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

@rktecture @RIBA @RIBASouthEast @Rural_Office @GrandDesigns Thats a good question. The RIBA jury did receive that information but the client wished it to be confidential. Some clients want their details and costs to remain private. If disclose was mandatory a lot of interesting buildings may not come be published or put forward for awards

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

Thank you for the out-take Michelle. I
Its a straight arm and turn of the wrist in a figure of eight movement with the paddle ! https://t.co/6jUyDAJuDt

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

@rehpender @Rural_Office Thanks Richard - Shawrm put up stiff competition.

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

Thanks Giles - Great to work with you and the Spacehub team on our wonderful home and gardens. The family are all delighted. https://t.co/mgHTUanoFV

[Spacehub @spacehubdesign]

RIBA House of the Year WINNER! proud to have designed the landscape & gardens for this amazing home, thanks to inspired client and great collaborative design team @riba #granddesigns #houseoftheyear #caringwood #macdonaldwright @macdonaldwright #ruraloffice #landscapeinstitute

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

Thanks to DHA Planning for their expertise and detailed knowledge of PPS7 and Para 55 which helped us to achieve planning consent and help make this house possible.

[Royal Institute of British Architects @RIBA]

Huge congratulations to Caring Wood our WINNER of #HouseOfTheYear 2017! If you have a question for architects James (@macdonaldwright) and Niall (@Rural_Office) you can tweet them using their handles above. 🏆🏡

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

Thanks to all at the P&M team for their amazing engineering work especially with the complex CLT structure and challenge of designing such a structure for a steeply sloping site. https://t.co/c8ocjHV7zg

[Price & Myers @PriceandMyers]

Absolutely delighted for @macdonaldwright and @Rural_Office #houseoftheyear

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

Delighted to have worked on this with you Niall. Thanks to the incredible team at ROA. https://t.co/aYiG2iB7ng

[Niall Maxwell @Rural_Office]

Delighted for all involved on this epic journey.
James and I are lucky to have had such an amazing client.
@RIBA @Kevin_McCloud @ELLEDecoMO @macdonaldwright @DeborahSaunt
#HouseOfTheYear2017

[Macdonald Wright @macdonaldwright]

Sustainability in architecture is expected, but I believe regionalism, craft and the interpretation of the vernacular are also valuable. Delighted that at Caring Wood, this is recognised. Only possible with a dedicated team and a uniquely supportive client. Thanks to them all.