The clients brief was for one open plan living space in place of the traditional segregated ground floor layout. The oak and glass porch area and hallway was opened to the ground floor living areas with a bespoke oak and glass staircase taking centre stage. A shaft of light fills the stairwell from a roof light above and natural light flows through the property from the glass porch to the French doors at the rear.
The design brief for this project was to create a Scandinavian style interior with bright and generous communal spaces. Interior rooms were illuminated with large expanses of glass and interconnecting doors which allowed for the flexible use of the whole of the ground floor. Blond wood and muted tones formed the basis of the interior product specification. Timbers were kept “blond” by applying a white stain which was also applied to all interior doors and stairs. These softer natural tones are replicated throughout the property, for example in the soft grey of the aluminum glass entrance and bi-folding doors and the natural slate hearth and muted porcelain tiles.
Material specification and detailed structural plans were key to the overall design of this property in the small conservation hamlet of Longburgh. The products selected allowed for continuity with surrounding architecture. E.g. pale grey aluminum glazing and heritage brickwork reflected the natural colours and textures of the surrounding landscape. Detailed craftsmanship, such as the exposed hand painted rafters and detailed masonry work furthered this continuity. The steep pitch of the roof of this property was central to its overall design. Detailed building Control plans and additional specific technical drawings were required to ensure that the correct pitch was maintained throughout the property.
The brief for these contemporary homes was to ensure that natural light was maximised by borrowing light from the south facing elevations to maximise sola gain and to let natural light flow through the property into the principle living areas. The was achieved by installing large, double height aluminium glazing to the south facing front elevations. This heat and light could then be “borrowed” on both the first floor and throughout the ground floor living spaces. A skylight was added to the front elevation to shaft light to the rear of the gallery style landing while a mirror splash back in the kitchen reflected light back into the rear of the north facing kitchen, accentuating the sense of space and light.
The design principles of “broken plan” living spaces are central to the design and flow of internal floor spaces in our homes. This is achieved by the use of double doors, interconnecting spaces and generous communal areas such as hallways and landings. The principle rooms can be opened up or closed down offering larger communal areas while retaining a sense of separation, improving heating costs, reducing noise and allowing the houses to function as a multi generational home.
Connecting these new build properties to their outside space (each being set in a plot of over a ¼ acre) was key to the initial design brief for these five contemporary homes.
Views to the rear were maximised with a 5 metre sliding aluminium glass door, oversized picture windows and Juliet balconies. Furthermore, glass porches, double height glazing and low window sill heights served to link the homes to the outside space.
Anthracite windows, together with natural slate roofs, provided a stunning contract to the crisp white render. The golden tones of the long, gated, pebbled driveways and Premium Canadian Cedar cladding bring warmth and natural elements to the overall scheme.
This project involved the remodel of a double fronted 1930 family home. While the property benefitted from two generous reception rooms in the front of the property, the rear remained dark and awkward with a small dining room, kitchen and outside WC. The client’s brief was for a bright and spacious kitchen/ dining area, separate utility and downstairs shower room. The utility areas were incorporated into the centre of the property where there was an absence of natural light. This allowed for the entire rear elevation to be utilised as a kitchen dining space. Party wall matters were overcome by creating an L shaped extension which both limited the build’s impact on the neighbouring property and maximized the area of glazing. Features such as the oversized flush roof light above the kitchen peninsula and the vertical side window furthered the design. An original airing cupboard and bathroom with separate WC were also incorporated to create one bright and spacious family bathroom.
The design brief for this development of these nineteen properties was for a scheme that would sit comfortably in its agricultural setting. The large glass and oak framed entrances were reminiscent of large openings typical in agricultural buildings, while the red brick was reflective of local building materials found in such structures. The natural slate roofs and off white render allowed for the build to sit effortlessly in the local street scene of nearby cottages and agricultural buildings.
The client brief was for a light and spacious monochrome kitchen/dining space. This Pronorm kitchen, designed by Town and Country Interiors, certainly delivers on impact. The super matt Stratus Gray kitchen offers a striking backdrop for the clients “spider chandelier”. A second set of French Doors were added to the kitchen space and high gloss materials were used, such as the white quartz island and bespoke glass splash back, to bounce light throughout. The colour pallet is further lifted with chrome fittings and pops of orange in the soft furnishings and accessories.
The design brief was for a simple streamlined white kitchen to complement the Scandinavian styling of this new build in Longbrough. The high gloss Pronorm kitchen, designed by Town and Country Interiors, included a projected hob area. This detailing makes the hob area appear to “float” and allows all other cabinetry to remain flush. In contract the island appears grounded due to its extended door heights. The high gloss white cabinetry is complemented by the softer tones of the natural oak flooring, hand finished with a white wash.
Material specification and detailed structural plans were key to the overall design of this property in the small conservation hamlet of Longburgh. The products selected allowed for continuity with surrounding architecture. E.g. pale grey aluminum glazing and heritage brickwork reflected the natural colours and textures of the surrounding landscape. Detailed craftsmanship, such as the exposed hand painted rafters and detailed masonry work furthered this continuity. The steep pitch of the roof of this property was central to its overall design. Detailed building Control plans and additional specific technical drawings were required to ensure that the correct pitch was maintained throughout the property.
