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HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & LandscapesModern new build overlooking the River Thames with oversized sliding glass facade for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Photo of a large and white modern bungalow render detached house in Oxfordshire with a flat roof.
Photo of a large and white modern bungalow render detached house in Oxfordshire with a flat roof.
Unique HomestaysPhoto of a large and beige traditional brick detached house in Gloucestershire with three floors and a pitched roof.
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.
ROAM ArchitectureThese new homeowners fell in love with this home's location and size, but weren't thrilled about it's dated exterior. They approached us with the idea of turning this 1980's contemporary home into a Modern Farmhouse aesthetic, complete with white board and batten siding, a new front porch addition, a new roof deck addition, as well as enlarging the current garage. New windows throughout, new metal roofing, exposed rafter tails and new siding throughout completed the exterior renovation.
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.
Lenox House DesignThis stunning lake home had great attention to detail with vertical board and batton in the peaks, custom made anchor shutters, White Dove trim color, Hale Navy siding color, custom stone blend and custom stained cedar decking and tongue-and-groove on the porch ceiling.
Sogno Design GroupMichele Lee Wilson
Photo of a large and brown traditional detached house in San Francisco with three floors, wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Photo of a large and brown traditional detached house in San Francisco with three floors, wood cladding and a pitched roof.
James McDonald Associate Architects, PCFront elevation of house.
2014 Glenda Cherry Photography
This is an example of a beige and large classic brick house exterior in DC Metro with three floors and a hip roof.
This is an example of a beige and large classic brick house exterior in DC Metro with three floors and a hip roof.
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer Photographer
Large and beige two floor render detached house in San Francisco with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Large and beige two floor render detached house in San Francisco with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Ace Copper SpecialistsPhoto of a large and gey detached house in Vancouver with stone cladding, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncLarge and multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a lean-to roof.
Rusafova Markulis ArchitectsLarge and multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Red House ArchitectsThe front porch of the existing house remained. It made a good proportional guide for expanding the 2nd floor. The master bathroom bumps out to the side. And, hand sawn wood brackets hold up the traditional flying-rafter eaves.
Max Sall Photography
Arcanum ArchitecturePhoto of a large and gey modern detached house in Sacramento with three floors, mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
Noble Johnson ArchitectsPhotography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Photo of a large and white classic two floor detached house in Nashville with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Photo of a large and white classic two floor detached house in Nashville with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Design ideas for a large and white coastal detached house in Gold Coast - Tweed with concrete fibreboard cladding, a flat roof and a tiled roof.
Design ideas for a large and white coastal detached house in Gold Coast - Tweed with concrete fibreboard cladding, a flat roof and a tiled roof.
Living Stone Design + BuildDesign ideas for a large and multi-coloured contemporary detached house in Other with three floors, mixed cladding and a metal roof.
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