Daily Archives: April 22, 2016

Upper Seagry

April 22, 2016 by Ben Smith

Background

Located in a beautiful village surrounded by meadows and woodlands, the clients required the elegance of an oak frame and the technology of a modern sustainable home. The small, challenging site offered an opportunity for an architectural gem

Design

The design is based on the sculptural elegance of the oak frame and is split on two levels –  the open living space above enjoys the view over the meadow, whilst the bedrooms are snug below.

The detailing is designed to incorporate the different sustainable materials used, with the structural capacity of the oak frame  counter levered to maximise the internal spaces and offering larger openings to the landscape.

Technical

Using ground source heating technology, wood burners and natural materials, the building is  sustainable and in keeping with its surroundings.

Designed by : George Batterham, Ricardo Assis Rosa

Built by: Peter D Bilder

Oak frame by:  Carpenter Oak and Woodland

This gallery contains 13 photos

The Old Vineyard

April 22, 2016 by Ben Smith

Background

A 1960s bungalow in a stunning south facing elevated site provided the opportunity for a sustainable, contemporary oak framed house.

Design

A simple curved plan form with a traditional slate pitched roof embraces the view and creates a split level sun terrace overlooking the valley. The green oak frame provides a steady rhythm ordering the internal composition, whilst five different levels respond to the site levels and brief in detail.

Technical

A ground source heat pump, solar panels, sedum roof, high levels of natural wood fibre insulation and rainwater harvesting ensure that the sustainability of the house is maintained for the life of the building.

Designed by: George Batterham and Ben Smith

Built by: Quarry Stone

This gallery contains 16 photos