Refurbishment and Restore Issue 17 2019 | Page 9

The garden, outbuilding and pool make the transition from the approach to the private garden seamlessly and strengthen the architectural intent of a limited material palette, reflecting the highest standards of craftsmanship and execution. Without the usual constraints of client, contractor, budget or programme this project has allowed for each specific item to be considered in situ and developed to its most beautiful, practical and ultimately effortless resolution. Allowing the design solutions to evolve through a collaborative and inherently flexible approach to building has allowed for this unique design led resolution to a complex and challenging brief. ‘The Cottage’ provided the opportunity to experiment within the role of Architect, by blurring the conventional boundaries between Client and Professional. This fluid approach to delivering Guy’s family home, ultimately allowed for innovative solutions that could not be achieved through more traditional design processes. This project exhibits a contrasting, yet harmonious architectural language that embraces the relationship between old and new and is expressed through a series of carefully considered glazed interfaces that have demanded the highest levels of craftsmanship to realise the end product. Through this process GHA were able to test ideas and embrace the opportunity of a constantly evolving project, the product of which is an example of GHA’s passion and ability for delivering complexity and executing precision. www.guyhollaway.co.uk Photography Courtesy of: Charles Hosea - Ashley Gendek Photography www.refurbandrestore.co.uk - 9