View of a covered outdoor balcony with wooden beams, overlooking a landscape with trees and fields.

A wooden house with a steep gray shingled roof and two skylights, surrounded by a lush garden with various purple and green plants, trees, and a gravel pathway.

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.

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

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.

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

Living room with large glass doors leading to a porch, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of countryside landscape.

A modern house with large glass windows and a wooden roof, surrounded by colorful flowers and a garden, under a clear blue sky.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 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 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.

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

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

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 spacious kitchen with a blue island counter, black countertops, wooden shelves with decorative items, a large window, and exposed wooden beams on the ceiling.

Meadowshore case study

Living room with wooden ceiling beams, large window, and houseplants, featuring a sitting area with wooden chairs, a small table, and a bookshelf.

Skyfold House case study

Open-plan living and dining area with wooden beams, large windows with blinds, and a round dining table with upholstered chairs.

Vale rise case study

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