EDITORS CHOICE
HSSP OVERCOMES PLANNING CHALLENGES IN INNOVATIVE LEICESTERSHIRE BUILD
Sleek , modern design has been combined with traditional artisan craftsmanship in HSSP ’ s Paradise Lane project : an open plan , light and spacious luxurious four-bedroom family home with interlinked garage and games room in rural Leicestershire .
The build , which incorporates traditional proportions and materials with modern interventions , posed significant challenges to HSSP ’ s team of architects . Most pressing was that local planning stipulations meant that the home couldn ’ t exceed 1.5 storeys – the size of the previous building on the site . The restriction , which was set to ensure the building would be sympathetic to its surroundings , called for an innovative approach to design and construction .
The design focus was to create a feeling of space . To do this , HSSP used large sections of glazing , with a full height picture window at the front of the home . The use of glass created a spacious feel and provided impressive views of the beautiful rural surrounds . A dual aspect kitchen with a large eating area was designed to spill out on the southern courtyard with double bi-folding doors creating a seamless opening to the garden , and boosting the feeling of space .
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