Interior of a room with large glass windows showing an outdoor landscape with trees and hills, decorated with wooden beams, stone walls, and numerous green potted plants, with some chairs and artwork.

Modern house with large glass windows, multi-level terraces, stone walls, and lush landscaping on a hillside.

A large two storey stone house at duskwith the lights on and a tree, with no leaves, in front

A large two-storey house with a red tile roof, stone and brick exterior, a timber balcony, and a backyard with lawn, patio furniture, and a swimming pool under a partly cloudy sky.

A spacious dining area with a large pink patterned tablecloth, surrounded by white wooden chairs, inside a room with a vaulted ceiling supported by oak beams, and an open kitchen with light-colored cabinets and open shelving in the background.

Looking up through an oak framed library space, with top lighting and lots of coloured books.

Modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing a beach and sea view, with a fireplace, a cream sofa with patterned pillows, and a wooden dining table with beige chairs.

Front view of a large white house with multiple windows, dormer windows on the roof, a stone chimney, and a well-kept lawn with hedges and a paved walkway leading to the house.

Living room with oak beams, a gray couch with multiple pillows, a floor lamp, a window, and a view into the dining area and kitchen.

Living room with a panoramic view of the sea and coastline seen through large glass sliding doors, with wicker chairs, curtain, and telescope on a tripod on a balcony.

A terraced area with two green lounge chairs, a wooden dining table with eight chairs under a green umbrella, and a stone house with a wooden balcony above. The area is surrounded by greenery and partially obscured by a tree in the foreground.

Modern building with curved roofs and wood siding, red accents, surrounded by a large green lawn under a partly cloudy sky.

A large house with a mix of brick and wood exterior, multiple gabled roofs, and a three-car garage. The front yard has a gravel driveway and landscaped plants, with trees casting shadows on the ground.

Bright living room with vaulted ceiling and exposed oak beams, large windows showing a green landscape, a fireplace, and pastel-colored furniture.

Front porch of a rustic house with stone walls, a white door, two small windows, two wall-mounted black lanterns, a wooden bench, a wicker chair, and potted plants.

Bright kitchen with large window, island with white countertop, gray and dark cabinets, round seating area with leather bench and green chair, decorative plants, and open shelving with dishes.

Modern two-story house with large glass windows, a balcony, and landscaped garden with a hot tub.

Interior of a rustic home with a wooden staircase and landing, white railings, exposed wooden beams, a purple sofa with pillows, a bookshelf, and large windows in the background letting in natural light.

Sun shining through tree branches over a modern house with large windows and a wooden deck, surrounded by greenery.

View through an open doorway into a bright kitchen with a wooden island, pendant lighting, and large windows in the background.

A two-story house with a combination of stone and wood exterior, large glass windows and a balcony, set in a green yard with trees in the background.

Backyard with rectangular swimming pool, white house with porch, outdoor furniture, stone walls, garden area, and tall trees in the background.

A scenic view of a luxurious house with a swimming pool and a driveway, surrounded by lush green trees and rolling hills in the background on a partly cloudy day.

A garden with lush green shrubs and trees surrounding a rustic wooden house with large glass windows, set against a clear sky.

Welcome to Roderick James Architects

We are the UK’s leading designer of contemporary and traditional timber frame buildings, specialising in the use of green oak frames, our designs have particular emphasis on space, light and sustainability.

We have extensive experience with renewable technologies, natural building materials and waterside buildings, along with working on Listed Buildings and in Conservation and Coastal Areas, AONBs and National Parks.

We work throughout the UK, as well as further abroad, and have offices in Devon, Wiltshire, and Scotland.

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A modern house with large glass windows, a wooden deck with outdoor furniture, surrounded by gardens and rooftops, under a clear blue sky.

Click the link below to read the new case study of our latest ‘Transform’ project

Meadowshore case study

A living room with large triangular floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a garden and ocean view. Inside features exposed wooden beams, a stone wall, a blue sofa with pillows, a small wooden coffee table, a sheepskin rug, and a modern wood stove with a metal pipe.

We are experienced timber frame Architects, and have close working relationships with all the leading framing companies.

We guide first time self-builders & renovators through the whole process - working together with a carefully chosen team on every stage of the project.

We also work with selected commercial clients who share our values and ethos.

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We regularly revisit past projects to learn from our previous designs and benefit from client feedback. This also ensures that all members of staff get to view our buildings in person and benefit from the legacy of our work.

We feature case studies of these house revisits on the 'History & Legacy' page of our website.

A house on a hillside with stone retaining walls, surrounded by green trees and colorful flowers, under a clear blue sky.

VALLEY VIEW CASE STUDY