Our clients desired an airy, single-story residence with a strong connection to the outdoors and their surrounding landscape. The clients envisioned an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area as the sociable heart of the home. Sustainability was a significant consideration, with a heat pump and solar panels being a must-have for the project.

Adjacent to a Ring Fort archaeological site

The home’s design consists of two linked single-storey blocks, one for daytime living and the other for bedrooms, both inspired by vernacular architecture with a long, rectilinear form and pitched roofs. Each space is one room deep, ensuring abundant natural light and a strong connection to the outdoors. The exterior features dark timber and metal cladding, allowing the structure to blend into the landscape. A sheltered outdoor area with bi-fold doors extends the living space, while a covered walkway connects the home to a separate carport for convenience. Built with sustainability in mind, the compact form minimises energy loss, while passive design principles optimise natural ventilation, daylight harvesting, and solar gain. Energy-efficient features such as a heat pump and solar panels further reduce environmental impact, creating a home that is both eco-friendly and comfortable year-round.