EDITOR ' S CHOICE
MEADOW VIEW
Meadow View is an exceptional extension and refurbishment in a scenic village of Leicestershire , completed by award-winning Winchester based architects AR Design Studio .
The clients desired a contemporary new build but lacked the budget for a full replacement . ARs approach therefore was to transform the rather unattractive house into what appears to be a new contemporary home without the expense of starting from scratch . Identifying what was useful to keep and what had to go in order to create the modern aesthetic and to keep on budget was the key to a successful outcome .
Perfectly positioned on its site , Meadow View implements innovative and cost-effective solutions to take full advantage of the stunning surroundings . Nestled on the edge of the village , the property overlooks the beautiful rolling hills to the south . These hills provide a picturesque backdrop that changes with the weather and seasons , offering a continuous source of animated tranquillity . Tall , dense hedges and trees frame the east and west , providing a private arrival via a driveway leading to the village .
Redesigning the massing was imperative to achieve this contemporary new build aesthetic . While using the original building volumes , the design simplifies them to be two distinct geometric blocks and introduces a third with a first-floor extension . Removing the pitched roofs developed an inexpensive contemporary aesthetic . Extensive glazing is cut into the old and new blocks , framing uninterrupted views of the southern rolling hills and flooding the house with natural light . This ensures a bright and airy atmosphere throughout the home and creates a seamless indoor-outdoor connection .
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