When Nina and Daniel bought the plot in Bosham on the outskirts of Chichester, there was a large sludgy pond overpowering the site. This had put many potential vendors off, but what the couple saw was incredible potential.

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Daniel had the idea to convert the pond into a natural swimming pond and move the house into the centre of the plot, away from the road - and have it 'floating' over the pond. The idea was that you could simply dive straight out of the kitchen into the water.

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In October 2022 it aired on Grand Designs - and was lauded by many as the best property in the show's 20 year history. It has since been featured in multiple publications, won the very prestigious Sussex Heritage Award - and is used by luxury brands for photoshoots and private rentals.

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Daniel and Nina integrated their broad skillsets and years of experience within architecture, interiors, nature and the environment - and formed Studio Fuse, an award-winning practice that creates projects that fully integrate nature into the design of the architecture, be it a private residence, a commercial entity or a cultural building. They also collaborate with financiers, investors and site owners to create their own projects.