VESP Architects

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Beechwood, Salcombe

Construction of a new dwelling on a fantastic plot, overlooking the sea at Salcombe. An upside down house, with 4 bedrooms at ground level with large open plan living on the top floor. External swimming pool.

Constructed using Nudura insulated concrete form work with Corten and larch cladding. The house has a flat, single ply membrane roof.
Project Year: 2019
Project Cost: £500,001 - £750,000
Country: United Kingdom
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - swimming pool
Nestled into the steeply sloping site and overlooking the Salcombe estuary, a key design driver for the house was maximising the view and connection with the garden, and large areas of glazing were provided no the south elevation. This glazing can be opened up to allow the outside spaces to become...
Beechwood - dining room
Nestled into the steeply sloping site and overlooking the Salcombe estuary, a key design driver for the house was maximising the view and connection with the garden, and large areas of glazing were provided no the south elevation. This glazing can be opened up to allow the outside spaces to become...
Beechwood - swimming pool
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - rear view
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - swimming pool
Nestled into the steeply sloping site and overlooking the Salcombe estuary, a key design driver for the house was maximising the view and connection with the garden, and large areas of glazing were provided no the south elevation. This glazing can be opened up to allow the outside spaces to become...
Beechwood - view from the kitchen
Beechwood, Salcombe
Nestled into the steeply sloping site and overlooking the Salcombe estuary, a key design driver for the house was maximising the view and connection with the garden, and large areas of glazing were provided no the south elevation. This glazing can be opened up to allow the outside spaces to become...
Beechwood - terrace view
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - side view
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - rear view
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - detail facade
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - Garden view towards the house
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - front entrance view
At lower garden level the large undercroft provides ample storage for surf boards and bicycles.
Beechwood - garden storage
Beechwood, Salcombe
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - side entrance
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - bridge leading to the front door
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - front side view
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - entrance
Nestled into the steeply sloping site and overlooking the Salcombe estuary, a key design driver for the house was maximising the view and connection with the garden, and large areas of glazing were provided no the south elevation. This glazing can be opened up to allow the outside spaces to become...
Beechwood - living room
Nestled into the steeply sloping site and overlooking the Salcombe estuary, a key design driver for the house was maximising the view and connection with the garden, and large areas of glazing were provided no the south elevation. This glazing can be opened up to allow the outside spaces to become...
Beechwood - dining room
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - view from the kitchen
Beechwood - staircase
Nestled into the steeply sloping site and overlooking the Salcombe estuary, a key design driver for the house was maximising the view and connection with the garden, and large areas of glazing were provided no the south elevation. This glazing can be opened up to allow the outside spaces to become...
Beechwood - open plan living room
Beechwood, Salcombe
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - living room terrace
The house is entered at first floor, with living and kitchen areas at this level, and a large balcony directly off these spaces was therefore critical to provide outside dining and living space. Below this the bedrooms are sheltered by the overhang – giving protection and privacy. The swimming pool...
Beechwood - kitchen dining room
The house is entered at first floor, with living and kitchen areas at this level, and a large balcony directly off these spaces was therefore critical to provide outside dining and living space. Below this the bedrooms are sheltered by the overhang – giving protection and privacy. The swimming pool...
Beechwood - TV room
Nestled into the steeply sloping site and overlooking the Salcombe estuary, a key design driver for the house was maximising the view and connection with the garden, and large areas of glazing were provided no the south elevation. This glazing can be opened up to allow the outside spaces to become...
Beechwood - living room
Nestled into the steeply sloping site and overlooking the Salcombe estuary, a key design driver for the house was maximising the view and connection with the garden, and large areas of glazing were provided no the south elevation. This glazing can be opened up to allow the outside spaces to become...
Beechwood - staircase
Detail of the stair balustrade and handrail
Beechwood - stair detail
Detail of the stair balustrade and handrail
Beechwood - staircase
Neural colours in the children's bedroom.
Beechwood - children's bedroom
The guest bedroom finished in warm colours accommodates two double beds
Beechwood - guest bedroom
The orientation of the master bedroom is geared towards making the most of the sea views. Warm colours are complimented with blackened wood wall cladding, and a soft upholstered bed head.
Beechwood - master bedroom
Colourful geometric tiles surround the brass polished free standing bath
Beechwood - master bathroom
Colourful geometric floor tiles in the master bathroom
Beechwood - master bathroom
Colourful geometric tiles surround the brass polished free standing bath
Beechwood - master bathroom
Blackened timber slats on this feature wall, separating the bedroom from the bathroom
Beechwood - master bedroom
Guest shower room, with striking geometric floor tiles
Beechwood - shower room
the warm coloured wooden vanity unit with 3D doors is complemented by the bold geometric floor tiles.
Beechwood shower room
the warm coloured wooden vanity unit with 3D doors is complemented by the bold geometric floor tiles.
Beechwood - bathroom
Nestled into the steeply sloping site and overlooking the Salcombe estuary, a key design driver for the house was maximising the view and connection with the garden, and large areas of glazing were provided no the south elevation. This glazing can be opened up to allow the outside spaces to become...
Beechwood - living room view out
Beechwood, Salcombe
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - rear view
The house is predominantly clad in timber, used in panels of either thick planks or narrow battens to give variety. White render and stone make up the rest of the palette, though key areas are finished in a bright rust-red Corten steel, adding colour and character to the neutral tones of wood and...
Beechwood - timber cladding detail
The house is predominantly clad in timber, used in panels of either thick planks or narrow battens to give variety. White render and stone make up the rest of the palette, though key areas are finished in a bright rust-red Corten steel, adding colour and character to the neutral tones of wood and...
Beechwood - floor tile detail
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - stone wall detail
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast.
Beechwood - view from the house
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - timber cladding detail
Nautical lighting on the external wall guide you towards the entrance.
Beechwood - outdoor lighting detail
Beechwood, Salcombe
Beechwood, Salcombe
Beechwood, Salcombe
The Corten steel panels, together with the timber cladding give a warm and welcoming ambience.
Beechwood - rear view at dusk
The Corten steel panels, together with the timber cladding give a warm and welcoming ambience.
Beechwood - rear view
The Corten steel panels, together with the timber cladding give a warm and welcoming ambience.
Beechwood - side view
The Corten steel panels, together with the timber cladding give a warm and welcoming ambience.
Beechwood - rear view
The Corten steel panels, together with the timber cladding give a warm and welcoming ambience.
Beechwood - rear view
Located in a wooded area of coastline above South Sands in Salcombe, the design for this replacement dwelling looked to create a modern home that sits comfortably within its setting but also maximises connection and views out to the surrounding landscape and coast. A simple palette of natural...
Beechwood - front elevation