The house is orientated to maximise passive solar gain
in the winter and provide protection from overheating in
summer through the use of external sliding shutters. A
careful balance has been struck between traditional, local
and contemporary materials. These include local blue Lias
stone from a quarry in the town, lime mortar and render,
charred timber cladding in harmony with contemporary
in-situ concrete, black zinc roofing, steel windows, brushed
stainless steel window linings and an EPDM rubber dormer.
"The house is orientated to maximise passive
solar gain in the winter and provide protection
from overheating in summer through the use
of external sliding shutters."
Internally, exposed concrete walls and ceilings are employed
on the lower floor. Where possible materials are left in their
raw state, such as in-situ concrete worktops, raw oak linings,
a blackened steel and oak staircase. The architect designed
all the fitted furniture and fittings, which were crafted in
Dorset and Somerset, and include the bespoke, lime-wax
oak kitchen.
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