George Saumarez Smith Social Links Navigation George Saumarez Smith is a director at ADAM Architecture and one of the leading classical architects of his generation. He is the designer behind Country Life's 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show stand. Why build a new country house? There's a long list of things you'll gain if you can live without that lovely patina of age To celebrate the publication of a book on houses he has designed, George Saumarez Smith reflects on why some people choose new rather than historic homes. Photographs by Peter Dixon. By George Saumarez Smith Published 5 October 26 'There is much to be said for decorating slowly and allowing layers to build up gradually': Country Life's Chelsea Flower Show stand designer opens the doors to his own Winchester home The architect George Saumarez Smith describes how he created a home by slow evolution, rather than revolution By George Saumarez Smith Published 3 May 26
