The building is arranged on a 3m structural grid, The ground floor accommodation has two distinct
give clarity and order to the composition. glazed kitchen, dining, living space and the west
which is expressed both internally and externally to
zones, the north wing containing an open-plan
wing the bedroom accommodation.
For the external walls facing north, a solid
enclosure was defined using brick and a zinc Forming a connection between these two areas
agricultural buildings in the local area and the staircase. The circulation is defined by a minimal
cladding system above. The zinc references the
is the entrance hall, gallery and double-height
leadwork on Manor Court. Timber cladding was
column structure that forms a cloister facing the
employed for the internal courtyard elevations
walled garden.
with the vertical proportions matching the panels
on Manor Court. The iroko was chosen for its The master bedroom suite at first floor is designed
match the color tone of the existing building. views of the countryside.
with an intimate terrace that takes in the wide
durability and color that will weather down to
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