and frankly awe-inspiring, tree root coffee
table. Custom artwork is sunk into the bright
white walls, adding a sense of calm and
serenity to the space. A 65” television is
concealed within the bespoke joinery. The
colour palette is light and fresh; allowing the
greens of the gardens and light of day to
filter into the space.
The process involved an intense design
phase, securing extensive planning from the
local authority to build a modern zinc and
glass extension with a striking 3-metre-high
sliding Sky-Frame window system.
For Group Founder Andy Butler, negotiating
the often-complex planning process has
always been a somewhat of a specialism.
‘We are always looking to push the
boundaries of planning, attempting to literally
forge new ground when it comes to innovate
design and build. Our full turnkey service
includes a dedicated in-house Planning
Consultant, who works in liaison with our
Architects and Designers from the very
conception of a project to ensure a smooth
and stress-free process for our clients.’
The focus of the design was to achieve a
space for relaxation and entertaining, taking
full advantage of a design which maximised
the benefits of indoor/outdoor contemporary
living. In the summer months, the Creston
automated Sky-Frame system opens entirely,
allowing the inhabitants to flow seamlessly
from the home into the garden; blurring the
lines between outside and in. The subtle elegance of the interior of the
home is matched by the equally breath-
taking exterior; Llama’s Landscape
Architects completely redesigned the
gardens; which now feature a cut stone
patio area, new lawns, herbaceous beds,
pleached trees and outside lighting, carefully
illuminating the ancient ruin which was once
a tannery in the 16th century. The home
also now features a new oak and glass gym
building alongside a classic car showroom.
The newly built extension is furnished with
bespoke pieces from a-list suppliers around
the world; giant pale grey velvet armchairs
from the Netherlands paired with a bespoke, www.llamaarchitects.co.uk
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