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Justin Van Breda LondonPhoto of a beige rural detached house in Gloucestershire with three floors, stone cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a brown roof.
McLean QuinlanHidden within a clearing in a Grade II listed arboretum in Hampshire, this highly efficient new-build family home was designed to fully embrace its wooded location.
Surrounded by woods, the site provided both the potential for a unique perspective and also a challenge, due to the trees limiting the amount of natural daylight. To overcome this, we placed the guest bedrooms and ancillary spaces on the ground floor and elevated the primary living areas to the lighter first and second floors.
The entrance to the house is via a courtyard to the north of the property. Stepping inside, into an airy entrance hall, an open oak staircase rises up through the house.
Immediately beyond the full height glazing across the hallway, a newly planted acer stands where the two wings of the house part, drawing the gaze through to the gardens beyond. Throughout the home, a calming muted colour palette, crafted oak joinery and the gentle play of dappled light through the trees, creates a tranquil and inviting atmosphere.
Upstairs, the landing connects to a formal living room on one side and a spacious kitchen, dining and living area on the other. Expansive glazing opens on to wide outdoor terraces that span the width of the building, flooding the space with daylight and offering a multi-sensory experience of the woodland canopy. Porcelain tiles both inside and outside create a seamless continuity between the two.
At the top of the house, a timber pavilion subtly encloses the principal suite and study spaces. The mood here is quieter, with rooflights bathing the space in light and large picture windows provide breathtaking views over the treetops.
The living area on the first floor and the master suite on the upper floor function as a single entity, to ensure the house feels inviting, even when the guest bedrooms are unoccupied.
Outside, and opposite the main entrance, the house is complemented by a single storey garage and yoga studio, creating a formal entrance courtyard to the property. Timber decking and raised beds sit to the north of the studio and garage.
The buildings are predominantly constructed from timber, with offsite fabrication and precise on-site assembly. Highly insulated, the choice of materials prioritises the reduction of VOCs, with wood shaving insulation and an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) to minimise both operational and embodied carbon emissions.
Juliet Murphy PhotographyThis is an example of a yellow traditional brick and front house exterior in London with three floors, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a brown roof.
Western Design Architects LtdContemporary detached house in Dorset with three floors and wood cladding.
Sophie Nguyen ArchitectsNew project for the extension and refurbishment of a victorian house located in the heart of Hammersmith’s beautiful Brackenbury Village area.
Design Studies in Progress!
Tye ArchitectsClient’s brief
A modern replacement dwelling designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings while prioritizing high-quality design and sustainability. It is crafted to preserve the site's openness through clever landscape integration, minimizing its environmental impact.
The dwelling provides five bedrooms, five bathrooms, an open-plan living arrangement, two studies, reception/family areas, utility, storage, and an integral double garage. Furthermore, the dwelling also includes a guest house with two bedrooms and one bathroom, as well as a pool house/leisure facility.
Programme
The original 72-week programme was extended due to COVID and lockdown. Following lockdown, there were issues with supplies and extra works were requested by the clients (tennis court, new landscape, etc.). It took around two years to complete with extra time allocated for the landscaping.
Materials
The construction of the building is based on a combination of traditional and modern techniques.
Structure: reinforced concrete + steel frame
External walls: concrete block cavity walls clad in natural stone (bonded). First floor has areas of natural stone ventilated facade.
Glazing: double glazing with solar protection coating and aluminium frames.
Roof and terraces: ceramic finish RAF system
Flooring: timber floor for Sky Lounge and Lower Ground Floor. Natural stone for Upper Ground Floor and ceramic tiles for bathrooms.
Landscape and access: granite setts and granite stepping stones.
Budget constraints
The original project had to be adjusted which implied some value engineering and redesign of some areas including removing the pond, heated pool, AC throughout.
How the project contributes to its environment
Due to the sensitive location within the Metropolitan Green Belt, we carefully considered the scale and massing to achieve less impact than that of the existing. Our strategy was to develop a proposal which integrates within the setting.
The dwelling is built into the landscape, so the lower ground floor level is a partial basement opening towards the rear, capturing downhill views over the site. The first-floor element is offset from the external envelope, reducing its appearance. The dwelling adopts a modern flat roof design lowering the roof finish level and reducing its impact.
The proposed material palette consists of marble and limestone; natural material providing longevity. Marble stone finishes the lower ground floor levels, meeting the landscape. The upper ground floor has a smooth limestone finish, with contemporary architectural detailing. The mirror glazed box on top of the building containing the Sky Lounge appears as a lighter architectural form, sitting on top of the heavier, grounded form below and nearly disappearing reflecting the surrounding trees and sky.
The project aims to minimize waste disposal by treating foul water through a treatment plant and discharging surface water back to the ground. It incorporates a highly efficient Ground Source Heat Pump system that is environmentally friendly, and the house utilizes MVHR to significantly reduce heat loss. The project features high-spec insulation throughout to minimize heat loss.
Experience of occupants
The clients are proud of the house, the fantastic design (a landmark in the area) and the everyday use of the building.
Unique HomestaysPhoto of a large and beige traditional brick detached house in Gloucestershire with three floors and a pitched roof.
J Steven Kemp ArchitectPhoto of a beige and medium sized classic brick house exterior in Atlanta with three floors and a shingle roof.
Significant Homes LLCCharles Hilton Architects & Renee Byers LAPC
From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Jordan Iverson Signature Homes2012 KuDa Photography
This is an example of a large and gey contemporary house exterior in Portland with metal cladding, three floors and a lean-to roof.
This is an example of a large and gey contemporary house exterior in Portland with metal cladding, three floors and a lean-to roof.
Architekturbüro GaißerGey modern detached house in Stuttgart with three floors, metal cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Lindon Homes Pty LtdModern three level home with large timber look window screes an random stone cladding.
Large and multi-coloured contemporary detached house in Brisbane with stone cladding, a flat roof, a white roof and three floors.
Large and multi-coloured contemporary detached house in Brisbane with stone cladding, a flat roof, a white roof and three floors.
Arcanum ArchitectureThis is an example of a large and gey modern detached house in Sacramento with three floors, mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
UserThis modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment.
The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.
Schneider Design Associates - SDABernard Andre
Design ideas for a medium sized and brown contemporary detached house in San Francisco with three floors, mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Design ideas for a medium sized and brown contemporary detached house in San Francisco with three floors, mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Portland Development Group InvestmentsSunny skies, warm days, and a new place to make memories
Photo of a large and gey modern terraced house in Portland with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Photo of a large and gey modern terraced house in Portland with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
HOBBS INCMark P. Finlay Architects, AIA
Stanley Jesudowich Photography
Photo of an expansive and multi-coloured classic detached house in New York with three floors, stone cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Photo of an expansive and multi-coloured classic detached house in New York with three floors, stone cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.JANE BEILES
This is an example of a gey and large classic detached house in New York with three floors, stone cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
This is an example of a gey and large classic detached house in New York with three floors, stone cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
House Exterior with Three Floors and Four Floors Ideas and Designs
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