EDITOR ' S CHOICE height glass connects the principle bedrooms to the garden and the fall of the ground ensures that these have formidable sea views.
The roof and walls of the upper ground floor are clad in slate. Use of this single material reinforces the floating sculptural nature of this floor. The inset lower floor is clad in stone, as if emerging from the ground as it falls away beneath. Using materiality to distinguishing between the lower and upper floors breaks the massing of the building when viewed from the beach. The site is very exposed and so these materials were chosen for their durability and reference to the local vernacular palette.
The design is an example of fabric first sustainability. The houses are super-insulated, and careful detailing ensures air tightness. Their orientation and glass gabled end walls provides passive solar heating through the winter, but avoid overheating in summer by recessing the glass and having an overhanging roof.
The client says they love sitting in their lounge overlooking the sea and watching the beautiful sunsets. There is a feeling of total privacy despite it being a semi-detached property.
“ Thank you for all you did in making our project an outstanding and innovative house, maximising the use of the plot and sea views. The project delivered at every stage of the process, turning our aspirations into a reality!"- Client Testimonial
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TECHNICAL SHEET:
Architect: Tom Ford – Architect | Andy Ramus- Architect AR Design Studio Calpe House 20 Little Minster Street, Winchester, SO23 9HB, UK www. ardesignstudio. co. uk https:// twitter. com / ARDesign _ Studio https:// www. instagram. com / ardesignstudio /
Photographer: Martin Gardner www. martingardner. com
Size: Total- 390sqm GEA
Contractors and Suppliers: Contractor – Mew Developments Approved Inspector – Dorset Council SAP Assessor – Darren Evans Structural Engineer – PCRM Consultancy Brooks Bros – Timber window reveals CUPACLAD – Slate suppliers VELFAC – Window Supplier Smart System – Large Format Glazing Supplier Kloeber – Front Door Supplier Guardian Glass UK – External Balcony Glazing
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