ROOFING , CLADDING & FACADES
The use of natural shade renders , low maintenance and enhanced longevity mock timber cladding and extensive fenestration kept the overall aesthetic simple and versatile . A fairly minimalist and crisp material palette was adopted to contrast the natural setting including warm hardwood flooring , white walls for the core , ground and lower ground floors as well as timber finish slats . Green roofs were also introduced on each wing to enhance natural habitat creation as well as helping the building blend in the large garden , particularly from neighbouring higher vantage points .
One of the aspirations and conditions for granting the planning consent for this project was the enhanced energy efficiency of the building itself . David Spence , founding partner at SHH , comments : “ We were appointed by the owner to deliver a contemporary interpretation of a single-family residence . Our aim was to replace the energy inefficient and architecturally insignificant existing structure with a well-appointed and energy-saving home , finished to the highest standard , both inside and out . The property makes a timeless architectural statement whilst remaining sympathetic to the natural surroundings .”
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