Crystal Palace house in London named RIBA House of the Year 2024

The Hall in Kent and Plas Hendy Stable Block in Monmouthshire were also shortlisted.

He added: “It shows what can be achieved when working with even the tightest of suburban sites, and its flexible, unfinished aesthetic offers a solution to future-proofed design: this is a home that can evolve with its occupants’ changing needs over time.

“The generosity of space belies the limitations of this small garden plot.”

Je Ahn, House of the Year chair, said: “One-off houses are as unique and varied as we are as individuals, so often producing them needs a closer understanding between the client and architect.

“Six Columns demonstrates an important message that we should all remember: your home is not a static slice of time, but continuously evolves with you.”