Design Buy Build Issue 50 2021 | Page 40

DOORS , WINDOWS & FITTINGS

A STUNNING FAMILY HOME THAT BLENDS WITH THE LANDSCAPE

A home that complements its immediate surroundings
Jon and Louise Wood ’ s stunning family home in the heart of the Surrey Hills is the culmination of two years working with the Planning Adviser for the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to design a home that complements its immediate surroundings .
The architect used as much glass as possible to reflect the views of the sky and surrounding greenery . This is where the Schüco products used throughout the housework their magic . The result is to make the house almost invisible from a distance .
The couple commissioned Stephen Marshall Architects who worked with local stone , cedar wood cladding and glass to create an imposing modern home that blends comfortably within the landscape .
Stephen explains , “ Using glazing to merge a building with its surroundings is an effective technique we use often , and it has worked really well here .
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