Project Description

This new private house is situated on a brownfield site at the edge of a village near Nottingham. The layout is organized around a central, naturally illuminated circulation space, with the sheltered main entrance at one end and an open-plan glazed kitchen and dining area at the other. The accommodation is arranged over split levels, thoughtfully responding to the existing site contours and allowing different living areas to be interconnected rather than separated.

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The building’s form externally reflects these split levels, creating a composition of harmonious, distinct volumes rather than a single large mass. Various materials—including glass, render, and hanging tiles—are used to define and separate these individual forms. Large expanses of glazing, equipped with solar shading on the south-facing side, provide abundant natural light and offer views into the garden and beyond. Family areas benefit from increased ceiling heights, with the kitchen and dining space featuring a clerestory toplight and pitched ceilings to enhance the sense of openness. A glass balcony cantilevers from the master bedroom, extending through the hanging tile façade, adding a striking architectural detail and connection to the outdoors.