Architects Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd are known for their site-sensitive and highly contextual approach to design. Their houses, hotels, and escapist havens are thoughtful responses to unique settings, with designs that draw inspiration from, above all, nature and the natural world. Coupled with a long-standing commitment to sustainability and low carbon solutions, Michaelis Boyd’s buildings respect the environment while seeking to serve the needs of residents and guests in a considered manner that emphasizes individuality, cohesion, and bespoke design.
At the same time, Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd have gradually expanded upon their residential work, which has always been at the heart of the practice. There have been a series of landmark hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as members’ clubs and retreats, which tend to adopt concepts and comforts traditionally associated with our own homes.
New Natural Living concentrates on these fresh and ambitious projects, including both private houses and enticing escapes. The common thread across the twenty projects included in the book is a focus upon the natural world and architecture that offers a vivid sense of connection between inside and outside space.
Contributors
Dominic Bradbury
Author
Dominic Bradbury is a journalist and writer specializing in architecture and design. He is the author of many books on the subject, including Living in the Landscape: Houses by Omar Gandhi Architects and New Natural Living: Michaelis Boyd Architects, as well as The Iconic House and Off the Grid series.
Michaelis Boyd
Author
Michaelis Boyd was founded by Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd in 1996. With offices in London and New York City, the practice rapidly established itself in the London residential sector and has expanded into the world of hospitality.
