When an architect and an artist fall in love, you get more than a well-designed home— you get a life built on imagination, collaboration, and color. Meet Annabel and Guy Greenfield, the creative couple transforming landscapes and lives across the South West, one building and brushstroke at a time.
It’s in the quiet town of Dulverton, nestled on the edge of Exmoor, that Annabel and Guy have found not only a home but a muse. Their story begins with separate passions—nursing and fine art for her, engineering and architecture for him—but converges into a shared vision for spaces that speak to the soul.
Annabel’s early flair for the arts was nurtured while she trained as a nurse at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, eventually leading her to pursue a BA in Public Art and Dance at Froebel College. Guy, on the other hand, studied engineering before shifting to architecture, later founding Guy Greenfield Architects (GGA) in London.
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Their shared story began in London, and soon after, they discovered the Georgian rectory in Dulverton, which they fell in love with. The collaboration on its renovation marked the beginning of their unique partnership, with Annabel adding bold design choices to Guy’s architectural flair.
Their love of Exmoor and North Devon remains at the heart of their life and work. The countryside has been tranquil, perfect for raising their children and serving as a never-ending source of inspiration.
Their creative partnership evolves organically, sparked by shared curiosity and a willingness to explore. From Gaudí-inspired mosaics to silk paintings doubling as acoustic panels, their collaborative works bring both peace and visual interest to various spaces.
One of their most notable collaborations is the Dulverton Medical Centre, where Annabel’s silk paintings wrap around acoustic panels, bringing both peace and visual interest to the waiting areas. Inspired by flights taken with Guy and a pilot doctor involved in the project, the centrepiece captures the beauty of the flora and fauna.
Their most recent venture, Riversmeet, in Braunton, sees Guy’s sculptural, contemporary homes complemented by Annabel’s sea-inspired abstract artwork. Their process is one of mutual respect and fluid dialogue, where they discuss ideas from the beginning and benefit from each other’s unique insights.
Away from the studio and construction sites, they find inspiration on their favorite walks, with each influencing Annabel’s artwork, which celebrates the colors of the seasons, the wildlife, and the sea.
Looking ahead, they dream of a creative retreat in Italy—a contemporary cliffside house by Guy, filled with Mediterranean-colored artworks by Annabel, celebrating their love for architecture and art.
Their work is a celebration of place and connection, creating individual experiences and spaces that frame the landscape and lift the spirit.