Inspired by the modernist vernaculars of Sri Lanka and Mexico, this brilliant house, designed and built in 2022 by the architect Mathew Ingham and Ami Spencer, occupies an excellent position in the centre of Montpelier, Bristol. Orientated around a leafy central courtyard, the beautifully light interior spaces of around 1,400 sq ft are defined by a material palette of concrete, glass, and Sapele wood. Montpelier is one of Bristol's most vibrant and sought-after neighbourhoods, with its excellent selection of independent restaurants, shops and cafes a short walk away. Both the city centre and Bristol Temple Meads station can be reached in around 20 minutes on foot.