Design Buy Build Issue 60 2023 | Page 49

ARCHITECTS FOCUS
SOUTHSHORE – MIAMI-BEACH STYLE WITH ADDED REFINED GLAMOUR
The 10 Southshore homes will feel as though they have been carved into the hillsides themselves , connected by a sloping , curved driveway . Striking square , clean lined architecture gives the buildings a second phase art deco feel known as the streamline modern .
Crafted using a modern , sustainable timer frame method , the properties will feature the best-quality insulation within the walls and roofs . The external cladding will be a mixture of aesthetic timber from accredited sustainable forests , and traditional natural stone in order to allow the houses to blend in seamlessly with the biodiverse surroundings .
" The 10 Southshore homes will feel as though they have been carved into the hillsides themselves , connected by a sloping , curved driveway ."
The vast floor to ceiling windows will allow occupants to take full advantage of the breathtaking views , as well as enabling natural light to stream into the vast , open plan living spaces . All will be aluminum double glazed , offering low u values . What ’ s more , each of the houses will incorporate green sedum roofs which come with their own biodiversity benefits , including capturing airborne pollutants and CO2 , as well as acting as an additional layer of insulation for the home .
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