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Inspiration for a large contemporary two floor front detached house in Cornwall with a pitched roof.
Tye Architects
Client’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.
HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & Landscapes
Modern 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.
Egon Hansen Architects
Design ideas for a large and black contemporary two floor front house exterior in Other with metal cladding, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a brown roof.
SoCal Contractor
This is an example of a large and multi-coloured contemporary detached house in Los Angeles with three floors and mixed cladding.
Beth Gilbert Interiors
This is an example of a large and white country two floor house exterior in Grand Rapids with wood cladding.
Jordan Iverson Signature Homes
2012 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.
SV Design
Located within a gated golf course community on the shoreline of Buzzards Bay this residence is a graceful and refined Gambrel style home. The traditional lines blend quietly into the surroundings.
Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Norris Architecture
A traditional house that meanders around courtyards built as though it where built in stages over time. Well proportioned and timeless. Presenting its modest humble face this large home is filled with surprises as it demands that you take your time to experience it.
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
Beautiful landscaping design path to this modern rustic home in Hartford, Austin, Texas, 2022 project By Darash
Photo of a large and white contemporary two floor detached house in Austin with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Photo of a large and white contemporary two floor detached house in Austin with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Ecraft LLC.
This custom home was built for empty nesting in mind. The first floor is all you need with wide open dining, kitchen and entertaining along with master suite just off the mudroom and laundry. Upstairs has plenty of room for guests and return home college students.
Photos- Rustic White Photography
Prodigy Homes Inc.
Karen Jackson Photography
Large and white contemporary two floor render detached house in Seattle with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Large and white contemporary two floor render detached house in Seattle with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Rosewood Custom Builders
Jenn Baker
This is an example of a large and multi-coloured urban two floor detached house in Dallas with a flat roof and mixed cladding.
This is an example of a large and multi-coloured urban two floor detached house in Dallas with a flat roof and mixed cladding.
a.d.d. concept + design
Large and black rural two floor house exterior in San Francisco with wood cladding.
Bella Vista Company
Shoot2Sell
Bella Vista Company
This home won the NARI Greater Dallas CotY Award for Entire House $750,001 to $1,000,000 in 2015.
Large and beige mediterranean two floor render house exterior in Dallas.
Large and beige mediterranean two floor render house exterior in Dallas.
User
Design ideas for a large and black classic house exterior in New York with three floors and a pitched roof.
Wellborn Inc.
Brick and Cast Stone Exterior
Inspiration for a large classic two floor brick house exterior in Dallas with a pitched roof.
Inspiration for a large classic two floor brick house exterior in Dallas with a pitched roof.
Model Remodel
The kitchen counter extends to the outside for a 3-person bar seating area.
Large and white contemporary detached house in Seattle with three floors, mixed cladding, a metal roof and a black roof.
Large and white contemporary detached house in Seattle with three floors, mixed cladding, a metal roof and a black roof.
Purple Cherry Architects
This new residence seamlessly blends the romanticism of a Tudor home with clean transitional lines, creating a Modern Tudor aesthetic expressed through painted brick, steeply pitched roof lines, and swept projected bays with copper metal roofs.
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