A contemporary house in a garden
The brief
Maximise space and create clear access to a building plot in the garden of an existing home. This client needed an open plan and light living space in a contemporary style which would be easy to maintain.
Our approach
The sloping site meant we had to think creatively and the elevated position lent itself to building the main living space upstairs to take advantage of the lovely views. Working with the architect we also specified a combination of natural local materials with high specification efficient finishes.
The result
The striking architecture is balanced with carefully chosen local materials. Access via the gently sloping driveway, landscaped gardens and a host of energy efficient touches make this building really low maintenance.
A bespoke development of individual houses
The brief
This is a major project stretching over several years consisting of eight new homes in an exclusive setting. Originally an old quarry, our mission has been to turn this ‘blot on the landscape’ into a stunning community of mixed housing.
Our approach
We challenged ourselves to maximise the views and privacy aspects for each of the eight homes by very careful planning. With a mix of large executive properties and stylish small cottages, the themes running through the construction have been carefully chosen to echo the local historical architecture. But other aspects are right up to date – like the sustainable heating system from ground source heat pumps and the world-renowned Sarnafil roofing.
The result
The re-purposed quarry stone that we had to deal with on the old site gives this development a timeless feel, almost as if the buildings have been here for many hundreds of years! Inside, however, the fittings and finishes are right up to date. Phase three of this project is scheduled to begin in Autumn 2020.
New Build - on an old site
The brief
Replace an old 1960s bungalow with a contemporary 4-bedroom, two storey family home
Our approach
We managed every aspect of this project from demolition of the old building through to the finishing touches and decoration. We partnered with the clients’ architect to create a high-quality building with bold interiors and bespoke finishes.