The scheme revolves around these
desirable views seen from the site over
the harbour, principally informing the
concept of upside-down living. From above, a curious beam of light
falls onto the concrete walls through
the timber stair void, the angle of the
light rotating throughout the day.
Grounding the project, the concrete
base breaks down into three blocks
with smaller openings for privacy
in the bedrooms, with the dimly lit
passages between drawing the eye
towards key aspects. The concrete base acts as a plinth to
elevate a carefully sculpted timber
form, its materiality delicately
contrasting the concrete with its soft,
natural feel, that will weather and age
with the tree lined setting. The volume
cranks to open up the living space
to views over the Bosham estuary,
creating an active silhouette seen from
the water.
Much like a defensive sea wall, the
concrete creates a sense of protection
from the elements.
The tone, texture and tactility of the
material draws inspiration from the
nearby Holy Trinity Church, known for
the speculated burial of the last Anglo-
Saxon King, Harold Godwinson.
Skylights are also introduced into the
deep living space flooding the timber
volume with natural light, whilst
smaller apertures are maintained in
the master-ensuite for picture-perfect
views.
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