House rendering has evolved significantly, with architects pushing the boundaries of design and aesthetics. In this article, we present ten architect-designed homes in the UK, each demonstrating a unique approach to rendering. From sleek, minimalist finishes to bold, textured facades, these homes illustrate the versatility and beauty of  render.

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For more detailed guidance on house rendering, check out our article below.

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READ: House Rendering Architect’s Guide: The Pros, Cons, and More

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1- White modernist-inspired simplicity

White render, a favourite of modernist architects, can be used to create crisp, geometric surfaces, as demonstrated by this new-build house by architects McGonigle McGrath.

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2- Make a bold colour statement

Brightly colour render can be used to make a bold architectural statement as demonstrated by this house extension by Unknown Works. Photo by Lorenzo Zandri.

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3- Create texture with rough-cast render

Set within a beautiful garden, this classic mid century modern house at Turn End by Peter Aldington uses rough cast render, timber glazing and roof pantiles to create a warm modernist home. Photo by Richard Bryant.

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4- Mix render with brickwork

This new build house by Stanton Williams Architects clad the lower part of a facade in brickwork and upper parts in render for enhanced durability and aesthetics. Photo by Jack Hobhouse.

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5- Use render to maximise natural light

This house extension by Unknown Works combines white render with sleek glazing and polished concrete to maximise natural light both internally and externally. Photo by Lorenzo Zandri.

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6- Consider pale render with timber glazing

Choosing a pale-coloured render with timber glazing can create a warm, contemporary aesthetic, as demonstrated by this house extension by Architecture for London. Photo by Lorenzo Zandri.

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7- Mix coloured render for a playful exterior

Articulating details and surfaces with different colours of render can create a playful exterior, as shown by this house refurbishment by Office S&M. Photo by French + Tye.

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8- Compliment render with stone

This project by Tuckey Design Studio extends a lime-rendered 300-year-old cottage with an addition clad in local quarried stone to create a heritage-inspired contemporary home. Photo by James Brittain.

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9- Render the walls and roof for a homogenous exterior

Microfibre cement is a highly durable material that can be used to create a crisp, homogenous exterior, as shown by this example by RX Architects. Photo by Richard Chivers.

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10- Consider cork render for enhanced sustainability

This house extension by Whittaker Parsons Architects uses a dark render incorporating cork aggregates for enhanced sustainability and energy efficiency. Photo by Jim Stephenson.

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About the author

Aron Coates, an architect with over two decades of experience, draws upon a wealth of residential architectural expertise, encompassing projects ranging from the restoration of historic structures to the design of contemporary homes.

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